Sydney Opera House Lights up for Wallabies

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SYDNEY, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Sydney Opera House was lit up in green and gold tonight ahead of the Rugby

World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in London.

New South Wales (NSW) Government's Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events

and Minister for Sport, Stuart Ayres said the whole of NSW was behind the

Wallabies as they attempt to claim the World Cup for the first time since 1999.

"Sydney and NSW are turning up our support for the Wallabies as we light up the

iconic Sydney Opera House to cheer the team on. I'll be setting the alarm for

Sunday morning, and wish the team the very best of luck," Mr Ayres said.

"NSW is the home of Australian rugby, and it's fitting that one of our most

iconic buildings is dressed up to celebrate the Wallabies."

"NSW is Australia's sporting capital, playing host to events including the

Cricket World Cup, Asian Cup football, Netball World Cup, Bledisloe Cup and in

2013 the tour by the British and Irish Lions."

"From 6-7 February next year, Sydney will also host the Sydney Sevens at

Allianz Stadium, with fast-paced Sevens rugby on display in the summer

sunshine," he said.

Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, Sandra Chipchase said that NSW will

continue to support major rugby events in 2016.

"In addition to the Sydney Sevens, Sydney will also be hosting the Bledisloe

Cup for another year at ANZ Stadium. It will be a fantastic occasion, a World

Cup Final replay, and like all Aussies I can't wait to see the Wallabies emerge

victorious, as we all support them this weekend at Twickenham," Ms Chipchase

said.

The Rugby World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand will kick-off at

3am on the morning of Sunday 1 November. The Sydney Opera House will be lit

from 8pm-12am on Friday and Saturday night.

Tickets to the Sydney Sevens are still available, and more information can be

found at www.sydneysevens.com.au

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SOURCE  Destination NSW