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This year we have a full calendar of test matches in Australia, after last years reduced program due to the RWC in New Zealand.
The eight test matches take place between June and October in four states, in seven different venues across the country.
Once again we have fantastic oppportunities available for individuals and teams at both schools and clubs to rub shoulders with the Qantas Wallabies.
Check out the type of opportunities available below in Test Week and also on Test Match day.
Don't miss out find out how to Get Involved and NOMINTE NOW!
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Mini Match curtain raiser to the Qantas Wallabies vs Samoa
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Junior Wallaby
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Guard of Honour
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Test Week Opportunities
Open Training/Signing Session and/or Fan Day: Available to all players, parents and fans. The Qantas Wallabies will host an open training/signing session and also a fan day. No nominations are necessary, simply turn up and get a chance to see the team train, join in some activities and practice some skills or play some games with your favourite players, and make sure you grab some autographs and photos. Check out the locations here soon.
Training Interaction (Individual & team): 10 x School 1st XV's or Colts teams are invited to attend a Wallaby training session. In addition 1 x nominated player per team has the opportunity to train with the Wallabies during the session.
Training Assistants (Individual): 4 x 11-12 year old current Rugby players assist Wallaby team management with supplying training equipment for players before, during and after a Wallaby training session. This includes exclusive access to the field of play.
Coaches Training Session Visit (Individual): Exclusive access to invited coaches to attend a Qantas Wallabies training session. Qantas Wallabies coaches conduct a Q & A session with invitees pre and post training session.
EdRugby Values Forum: Primary and High School students and teachers can attend a selected High School (usually one conducted in each State per Test), to hear from members of the Qantas Wallabies share their insights about a range of values in sport and life including teamwork, positive role models, National pride, leadership and sportsmanship.
Test Match Opportunities
Junior Wallaby (Individual): 1 x match ball runner (current 10-14 year old Rugby player) per test to enter field of play and place the match ball on half way line prior to Teams Entry, staying for the National anthems.
Flag Bearers (Individual): 2 x current 15-16 year old Rugby players carry participating nation’s flag out at the start of the Test Match and stay for the National Anthems.
Guard of Honour (Team): 2 x groups/teams of 12-16 Primary School students aged 9-12 years per Test to enter field of play for Teams Entry and form a guard of honour for both participating nations as they run out. Teams stay on the field for the National anthems. This opportunity is linked to EdRugby competition winners in 2012.
Pre-Game Matches (Team): 8-4 x teams per test to enter field of play and participate in junior rugby games prior to the match, staying on the field to watch the Qantas Wallabies warm up. This is restricted to TryRugby Kids Pathway matches aged U8-U9 or Primary and High School sevens finals in 2012.
Ball Boys/Girls (Individual): Current 12 – 15 year old Junior Players (4) with ball boy/girl experience carry out ball boy duties during the Test Match. State Unions invite suitable candidates from eligible individuals undertaking these duties at 1st grade level within their state.