Clash of the Classics -
Australia vs New Zealand rugby heads to Norfolk Island in October
The Convict Rugby Cup, pitting the Classic Wallabies against the Classic All-Blacks, will be played amongst the convict ruins of Norfolk Island’s Kingston precinct on Saturday 2 October 2004.

The event will feature former international players who represented Australia and New Zealand in the early 1990’s. Classic players for the game will include James Grant, Willie O, Mitch Hardy, Troy Coker, Sam Scot Young, Andrew Leeds, Warwick Waugh and Richard Harry for the Wallabies, and Mark Birtwhistle, Bruce Hansen, Andy Earle, Bull Allan, Steve McDowell, Bruce Reheina, Murray Davie, Jamie Joseph and Greg Smith for the All Blacks.

Other rugby personalities at the event will include ex-international coach Bob Dwyer, all Black legends Andy Hadan and “Waka Nathan”, and ex-international and match referee Gus Erickson.

The Convict Cup will be a warm-up event for both Classic teams, who will be heading to Bermuda in November for the 17th Annual World Rugby Classic, where they will represent their countries against international competition.

The rugby game will be the culmination of five days of events, with visitors given the chance to mingle with rugby legends at the Red Eye Challenge golf day, a “Night as a Convict” theme dinner, a mystery tour and BBQ lunch, lawn bowls, and “Gaol Party”.

The Red Eye Challenge golf day will also give corporate challengers the chance to test their golf game against the Classic players on Norfolk Island’s golf course, before an after-game beverage or two in the restored convict building club-house.

On game day, gold package holders will have access to the hospitality marquees with complimentary drinks during the game and the change to join the players for drinks after the game.

There are a number of Convict Cup holiday packages available including Gold or Silver rugby supporter packages and a Classic supporter golf package. Prices for the Rugby packages start at $1,099 for Silver and $1,299 for Gold, and places are limited.

Norfolk Island is located in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and New Zealand, about 1,600 kilometres northeast of Sydney. Today the Island is best-known as a laid back, relaxing and welcoming tourist destination with abundant and stunning natural beauty and fascinating historical sites and attractions.

For further information phone Norfolk Jet Holidays on 1800 111 653 or visit the Red Eye Sports website at www.redeyesports.nf.

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Released for Norfolk Jet by Dennis Rutzou Public Relations.
For further information please call David Lizzio
or Marie Tritsaris on (02) 9413 4244.