New Zealand Rugby is rejecting reports that the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions could play a test across the ditch as part of their 2029 series here.

The Australian newspaper reports the 100-thousand capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground is being floated as a possible venue to host a test match during the series, which could be three or four tests.

But NZR boss Steve Lancaster says that's not the case.

"That's a good rumour, but it's not the one...I can tell you that that is not under consideration." 

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New Zealand Rugby is rejecting reports that the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions could play a test across the ditch as part of their 2029 series here.
The Australian newspaper reports the 100-thousand capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground is being floated as a possible venue to host a test match during the series, which could be three or four tests.
But NZR boss Steve Lancaster says that's not the case.
"That's a good rumour, but it's not the one...I can tell you that that is not under consideration."&nbsp;
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Steve Lancaster: NZ Rugby CEO pushes back against reports that All Blacks and British and Irish Lions could play across the ditch in 2029

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