I'm definitely going. Taking the parents as well.

Glad two of the England prelim games will be in New Zealand. Pity it means that a visit to Sydney might not be on the agenda.

Also going to stay out for the first Ashes test in Brisbane as well

What do you expect, they are descendants of convicts.

No. No desire to visit Australia any more than I desire to visit Strangeways. Given that both served the same purpose, it's not really surprising.

On a serious note, why would I want to visit any country where the natives make it clear we're not welcome?

Plus, it's a long way away, and all the games will be on the telly.

I might go, if only to get away from Barry M

You would think he would go to the games, but then you have to remember, Barry doesn't actually attend any games.

I dunno, I might go.

And if I like it that much, I might just commit crime so I can stay for longer.

I might go, don't know yet.
Have the fixtures been announced? A poster has said the prelim games are in NZ. Can you let me know the games and dates please.

In 2006 for the Tri Nations we used Emirates airlines from Manc via Dubai.
They flew Boeing 777 to Dubai which was ok. Then the same plane to Sydney with a 2 hr stop in Bankok. The 777 is too small for the Dubai - Sydney run IMO.
If there is a next time I'd probably go with a Mid East Airline again as they are price competitive and aviod Heathrow. Possibly look at Mid east- Sydney on a A345/346 or the A388. Certainly not the 777.

I fly London/Sydney pretty frequently and by FAR the best route is via Singapore.

Direct.....and you are well over half way when you arrive at Singapore

Bangkok is my second choice ....far better since they opened Suvarnabhumi Airport ....the old one was woeful

Hong Kong is my third choice....fantastic airport but a good 14 hour haul from London and then about 9 or 10 on to Sydney

Further to my previous post.....

I don't really care how I get there, I just wanna get there if I can.

Went last year for the WC and it was really good apart from those bloody flights. Wont be going next year as Money is too tight but will definitely go following England down under again at some point.

Would consider going if Englands games were planned for New Zealand.

Had a holiday there 8 years ago fantastic country , friendly locals, good exchange rate,good food & drink etc

If one game was played in Christchurch it isnt far to Queenstown then

A lot longer, as that would make you a citizen.


I might go, depends if the exchange rate improves.

Australia has virtually no culture and certainly doesn't have the best "Sheilas", food or anything else listed above, although it does have some excellent beaches - especially in remote areas.

Here's an idea for you all.

My mate from college a couple of years back went on holiday to aus, met a bird then decided he liked it in Perth.
What did he do? got married in no time and they couldnt kick him out. Nice long term VISA; Back of the Net!
Them aussie chicks are overweight and desperate, use it to your advantage.

True Story

I'll be heading over East to catch some games. Wish they'd get the venues finalised so i can start planning!

If you want to see some more of the country can recommend Manchester - Dubai - Perth on Emirates. Few days in WA (some amazing natural scenery) to get over the jet lag then you can get a flight over East for around 100quid. ps you might pick up a fat (or fit if your really lucky!) chick as well and get to stay forever!

so they dont have RL players in england?

yeah probably right on that one