Regions bid for 2011 Quarter & Bronze Finals
Regional groups representing the Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington regions have lodged their proposals to host either Quarter Final or the Bronze Final matches for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2011.
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington have all applied to host Quarter Final matches and both Auckland and Hamilton are also looking to host the Bronze Final. The Bronze Final is the match for third place featuring the two losing semi-finalists which was played on the eve of the Final at RWC 2007. Auckland has proposed either Eden Park or North Harbour Stadium as a venue for the Bronze Final.
The redeveloped Eden Park has been selected to host the Final and both Semi Finals, so it would be surprising if the region wins the Bronze Final.