The Classics NZ

Training at URA Rugby in São Paulo.
A special afternoon for everyone involved. Especially The Classics, seeing a community so passionate about Rugby in a country where the sport is still very much growing.

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✈️ We are off 🇳🇿—-> 🇧🇷

🇧🇷 The time has come 🏉

The Classics assemble in Auckland for a week of camaraderie, fun and rugby.

Pode Vir!

Which seat number are you picking and why… ✈️ 🇧🇷

🇧🇷 🇳🇿 🏉 Here it is — our full team sheet for The Classics v Tupis

A huge night of rugby awaits at Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu, São Paulo, on 29 August.
📺 Live on TVNZ1 at 8am Sunday 30 August TVNZ+

The Classics are locked in and ready to take on Brazil’s Tupis in front of a massive São Paulo crowd. Kick-off 5:00pm.

We’re thrilled to continue our tradition of including a Local Legend in The Classics — and they don’t come much more legendary than this.

Welcome the 🐐 of Brazilian rugby, João Luiz “Ige” da Ros! João Luiz Da Ros

Brazil’s most-capped player with 72 Tests, Ige has represented his country since 2000, spent 15 years with the Brazilian Sevens, was twice named Brazil Rugby Player of the Year, and was part of the side that made history by winning Brazil’s first South American 15s Championship in 2018.

The Goat is in the House! 💪🏽

See you there! 🫡

We’ve got one more spot in our squad to take on the Tupis in São Paulo later this month. 🇧🇷✈️

So… who gets the last seat on the plane?

Who do you want to see pull on The Classics jersey at Pacaembu Stadium on 29 August?

Drop your pick in the comments 👇

The Classics v Brazil Tupis
📅 29 August 2026
🏟️ Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
📍 São Paulo, Brazil
⏰ 5:00pm local time

🇳🇿 🚨 STACKED TEAM ALERT! 🚨

🏉 The Classics take on The Brazil Tupis in São Paulo on August 29th. Coached by Carlos Spencer and Chris Masoe.

A great week of Classic entertainment on the cards including cultural activities, community engagement, and of course it wouldn’t be a Classics tour without a round of golf. ⛳️ 🍻 🎭

📺 Catch the game live on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+ at 8am on Sunday 30th August with legendary commentary by Scotty Stevenson and KT🥷 カール・テナナ
📍 Stay tuned for streaming detail around the rest of the world.

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🇧🇷🚨 ALERTA DE TIME PESADO! 🚨

🏉 Os Classics New Zealand enfrentam os Tupis, da Seleção Brasileira, em São Paulo no dia 29 de agosto. A equipe será comandada por Carlos Spencer e Chris Masoe.

Uma grande semana de entretenimento com os Classics está por vir, incluindo atividades culturais, ações com a comunidade e, é claro, não seria uma turnê dos Classics sem uma rodada de golfe. ⛳️ 🍻 🎭

Fiquem atentos para saber de tudo👀

📍 Mais informações sobre transmissão: em breve!

🏉 Tupis x The Classics NZ
📅 29 de agosto
📍 Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu
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