18/09/2026
HUGE! History beckons as two of the world’s most explosive teams meet as international rugby returns to the Central Coast in September 2027💥
The Springboks and Flying Fijians will complete their preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with a final Test Match at polytec Stadium on Saturday, 18 September 2027 – to be known as the ’Contest on the Coast.'
Supported by the Central Coast Council, the Test Match - which was launched exactly one year before kick-off - marks only the fourth time the two nations have met.
It will give fans the first opportunity to see the four-time and defending World Champion Springboks, and fan favourite Fijians, in Australia ahead of the 2027 tournament.🏉
The match will serve as a vital part of both teams’ preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with the Springboks aiming for a historic three-peat, while the Flying Fijians will look to build on their 2023 quarter final appearance as they carry the hopes of the Pacific into a home-region tournament.
As part of their commitment to the region, both teams will take up residence on the Central Coast, leading into and following the Test Match, with the establishment of high-performance training camps which will see them integrated with the local community and utilising its world-class facilities.
With a 6pm AEST kick-off confirmed, the Test Match will drive visitation of proud Springbok and Flying Fijian fans to the Central Coast to mix with locals for the match. With capacity at polytec Stadium capped at 20,000, tickets are expected to be in high demand for the fixture.
🎟️Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 and fans are encouraged to purchase early to avoid disappointment. Fans can sign up to the waitlist and be first to know when tickets go on sale.
Join the WAITLIST for tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=SPRFIJWAIT
A range of hospitality offerings will go on sale on 29 September here:
https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=SPRFIJWAIT
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