GIO Stadium and FMG Stadium Waikato will mirror Allegiant Stadium for Witzer Pre-season Challenge. NRL approved changes.
Canberra's GIO Stadium and FMG Stadium Waikato will be modified to replicate Allegiant Stadium for this weekend's Witzer Pre-season Challenge to help Vegas-bound players adapt to the smaller playing field.
With players in the four teams opening the Telstra Premiership season on March 1 to have their final hit-out before departing for the US, the NRL has approved the modification of the two grounds from 100m to 94.5m in length and 68m to 63.1m in width.
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