Tri-Nations fixtures released

Australia and New Zealand will kick-off the 2009 Tri-Nations tournament in Auckland on July 18.

South Africa begin their campaign against the All Blacks in Bloemfontein one week later.

The SANZAR committee released the 2009 Tri-Nations fixture list on Friday, with Australia's opening two matches being played away from home and the Springboks enjoying three matches in as many weeks on home turf.

The final match of the tournament sees the Wallabies face the All Blacks in Wellington on September 19.

2009 Tri Nations draw in full:

July 18: New Zealand v Australia in Auckland

July 25: South Africa v New Zealand in Bloemfontein

August 1: South Africa v New Zealand in Durban

August 8: South Africa v Australia in Cape Town

August 22 Australia v New Zealand in Sydney

August 29: Australia v South Africa in Perth

September 5: Australia v South Africa in Brisbane

September 12: New Zealand v South Africa in Hamilton

September 19: New Zealand v Australia in Wellington.