Thousands of tickets unsold for Saturday's Bledisloe match

Jade Stadium is still yet to sell out for tomorrow night's Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup opener between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

Canterbury Rugby officials say they have sold just over 31,000 tickets, with under 4000 remaining.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry says he is surprised the only test in the South Island this season is not sold out, but is sure fans will turn up late to fill the stadium.

The only sold out international this season was in Hamilton against Ireland.

The All Blacks have played to just one full house out of three internationals played so far this season.

Waikato Stadium was sold out in the middle of last month for the test against Ireland.

- NEWSTALK ZB