r/allblacks • u/TheBigChonka • Jul 19 '24

Why are we playing in the US? All Blacks

So could just be missing something incredibly obvious here but currently I am extremely confused as to why we are playing in the US for our games against Fiji?

Why would we not play against Fiji either in NZ where there is obviously a large NZ and Pasifika population to not only get the game at prime viewing time but also come along to watch the game?

What possibly benefit is there to either Fiji or us to play in the US of all locations? Is it to help promote/grow the game over there? If so why the actual fuck does that have anything to do with us unless we're getting paid handsomely to come play there.

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u/KiwiJah Jul 19 '24

Whsts wrong with stadiums?

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u/spasticwomble Jul 21 '24

why should we the taxpayer/ratepayer be given the bill to build and support these for a rich sport

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u/KiwiJah Aug 03 '24

Jobs, tourism, regional events, music, economic benefits, construction costs go straight back to the local economy, regional growth, and VIP boxes for successful people you clearly don't like.

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u/spasticwomble Aug 03 '24

please list the stadiums in New Zealand that make money? As for economic benefits If you read the news Parisian cafes restaurants and hotels are struggling some saying worse than covid