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Poor ticket sales could threaten October's Bledisloe Cup Test in Hong Kong, according to media reports.

The game, scheduled for Hong Kong Stadium on October 30, will be third match between Australia and New Zealand to be played in Asia.

But both Unions are said to be worried about the slow ticket sales, with less than 10,000 sold so far at the 40,000-seat venue. Last year, ticket giveaways were required to boost numbers inside the ground.

Reports have suggested that the game could be moved to Europe in order to ensure a financially viable fixture. Twickenham has previously been mentioned as a possible venue for a future Test.

However, a statement from the Hong Kong Rugby Union said: “The match has definitely not been cancelled and will go ahead as planned.”