The clash between the Swire Shipping Fiji Warriors and the Western Force tonight will see the largest crowd to attend a rugby match in Australia this year.
18,500 people will witness the opening and historic match when the World Series Rugby is unveiled in Perth tonight.
The tournament will consist of nine games run over a three month period.
World Series Rugby will feature a host of experimental rule changes, including seven‑point tries for attacks that are started within the team's defensive 22m.
Line‑outs can be taken as quickly as teams want, while one‑minute limits will be set for scrums.
There will also be plenty of excitement off the field too.
Tonight the stadium will also embrace a Fijian theme with coconuts and kava on offer.
Force chief executive Nick Marvin says the seven games this year would give billionaire Andrew Forrest and his team the opportunity to experiment and get things right in time for next year.
The Western Force will host the Fiji Warriors at 10.30 tonight.
Source: www.sbs.com.au
