(Reuters) - Rugby Australia Chief Executive Andy Marinos is "optimistic" the Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup meeting with New Zealand will go ahead in Perth despite the All Blacks' withdrawal from next Saturday's game because of concerns over COVID-19 restrictions.
The third meeting of the series between the teams - which also doubles up as the countries' second clash in this year's Rugby Championship - was scheduled to be played in West Australia on Aug. 28.
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