All Blacks: Hamilton test sold out

The Tri Nations rugby match between the All Blacks and South Africa at Hamilton on September 12 is a sell out.

The New Zealand Rugby Union said yesterday all 31,557 tickets for the match had been snapped up with the last going during the weekend.

NZRU general manager professional rugby Neil Sorensen congratulated Waikato Rugby Union on a fantastic effort to sell-out the match 11 days before kick-off.

"Waikato Rugby and the Waikato community have been outstanding in getting behind this historic event.

"It will be the first time the All Blacks and Springboks have met on Mooloo territory, and it will also be the inaugural Tri-Nations match at held Waikato Stadium."

Tickets for the All Blacks last home match in Wellington a week later are still available.

- NZPA