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Bristol Bears to play Australia XV at Ashton Gate
It has been 115 years since the first touring Australia team played a combined Bristol and Clifton side.
In November, an Australia XV will return to Bristol to take on Bristol Bears in the latest international exhibition match to be played at Ashton Gate.
Tickets for the game on November 8 will be on sale for Bears since season ticket holders on Tuesday and go on general sale on Friday.
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Bristol Bears director of rugby, Pat Lam, said: “After such an incredible occasion against South Africa a few years ago, the opportunity to welcome another international side of the quality of Australia to Bristol is hugely exciting.
“This is a massive opportunity for our players to test themselves against an international standard team, for our staff to put on another unforgettable event and for our incredible supporters to welcome and host Australian supporters from all over the world to Bristol.”
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt added: “With the British & Irish Lions arriving next year, the November match-up against Bristol Bears is a great opportunity for the Australia XV players to demonstrate what they’re capable of against quality opposition, and for the Wallabies to build depth for the Lions series.”
For tickets and more information, visit www.bristolbearsrugby.com/bristol-bears-men/bears-to-host-australia-xv-in-historic-clash
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