Wallabies to prepare in 'Sunshine'

 

The Aussies will use the camp to prepare for their opening Rugby Championship encounter against the Springboks and will do their training out of the Sunshine Coast Stadium.

 

In preparation for his first home test as Wallabies Head Coach, Michael Cheika said the squad would benefit from the first class facility and local support.

 

“Although the squad has met throughout the Super Rugby season, this will be the first official training camp and a very important step towards England.

 

“We want to put the Wallabies in touch with our fans all over the country and this is a great chance for us to be in a great part of Australia, as well as train and prepare out of a first class sporting facility at Sunshine Coast Stadium.”

 

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said it was a great honour for the Wallabies to choose the Sunshine Coast Stadium as its base for the first camp of the Championship.

 

“There is no doubt they will enjoy the outstanding facilities the Stadium has to offer and the relaxed atmosphere and idyllic surroundings of the region,”  Jamieson said.

 

“While focusing on their preparation, the Wallabies will also be able to get involved within the Sunshine Coast community and share their knowledge and skills with their fans and other aspiring athletes. 

 

“Having a sporting team of this calibre certainly positions the region as Australia’s premier regional major events destination.”

 

The Wallabies will do battle with the Springboks in the Mandela Cup on July 18 at Suncorp Stadium.