Bledisloe Cup tickets snapped up

SYDNEY - While the British and Irish Lions are the primary focus for New Zealand rugby fans this season, the Bledisloe Cup still looms large with tickets to the August 13 clash with the Wallabies selling out fast in today.

The Australian Rugby Union said less than 100 seats remained an hour after about 10,000 - ranging in price $A69 ($NZ74) to $A154 - were were released at 11am (NZ time).

Sydney's Telstra Stadium has a capacity of 83,500.

The game is the first trans-Tasman clash of the tournament and will be played a week after the All Blacks open their Tri-Nations campaign against South Africa in Cape Town.

- NZPA