Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire
Summary
New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks will play a key rugby match in Baltimore as part of a four-game series. The game is important for World Rugby as it prepares for the 2031 Rugby World Cup, which the United States will host.Key Facts
- The match in Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium is part of a four-Test series, with South Africa leading 2-1.
- World Rugby is exploring over 25 US cities as potential venues for the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
- Organizers consider factors like natural grass fields, venue availability, weather, and local sports schedules.
- Baltimore's stadium has a natural turf field, suitable for World Cup-standard rugby games.
- The NFL season starts the same weekend as this rugby game, but rugby officials see global sports exchanges as common.
- A full house of 71,000 fans is expected, which would set a record for rugby attendance in the US.
- TV coverage includes streaming on Paramount Plus and highlights on CBS Sports Network.
- World Rugby faces challenges related to US immigration policies affecting international fans attending games.
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