Queensland has scored a major win for Australian rugby by securing the hosting rights for The Rugby Championship, with Perth likely to host Bledisloe III. After a week of strained relations between the four SANZAAR partners, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has played a crucial role in securing the TRC, with official confirmation expected on Tuesday. SANZAAR officials, including the CEOs from Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, and South Africa, met on Monday to iron out the details of the tournament. While the TRC hosting appears to be finalized, the fate of the third Bledisloe clash, scheduled for August 28, remains uncertain due to a potential clash with an AFL event in early September. Rugby Australia, however, remains optimistic about scheduling the Test on either September 3 or 4 at Optus Stadium, with a capacity crowd expected.
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