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Any idea where they might put the Away Bay? Or do you reckon the NZ Derby's get pushed to Eden Park?
The first derby in Auckland is being mooted for about Round 4? 2nd derby the ROF for Waitangi Day?
I guess they will see how Auckland's first ever home game at Mt Smart (30,000) goes. If that sells out or is close to a sellout, maybe yeah they think about moving the first derby to EP. I imagine as the season start draws close, they will get a feel about the general hype, ticket demand etc.
Round 4 will be early/mid November? Domestic rugby season over, so EP shouldn't have any other event clashes??
With Canberra now not happening until season 2024/25, that means an uneven draw, and playing 2 or 3 teams thrice to get a 26 or 27 game ALM regular season for Paramount. I'm sure there will then be a 3rd derby game. If that 3rd derby matchup late in the season is in Auckland, maybe that goes to EP, especially if both teams are in playoff contention.
An Away Bay in Penrose? Maybe it goes in with the ultras of Tamaki AFC! A ring of riot poilice as protective shield, against the angry hordes surrounding them.