The matches will be played at Newcastle No.2 Sports Ground on Saturday 13 July, and at North Sydney Oval on Friday 19 July.
Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall said the two Wallaroos Test Matches are expected to generate significant economic benefits for NSW.
“World-class matches like these are crucial for attracting overnight visitors; ultimately putting more heads on beds and spurring greater spending in local shops. Securing these two Wallaroos Test Matches aligns perfectly with the NSW Government’s commitment to tripling overnight visitor expenditure in the State by 2030,” Mr Marshall said.
“On top of that, securing these two Wallaroos Test Matches reinforces the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting Australian rugby and helping to provide a pathway for women who want to play rugby.”
The series will mark the first time Australia has played Japan outside of a World Cup, after the Wallaroos emerged victorious when the two nations squared off in the final Pool match in Dublin in 2017.
Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle said “We look forward to welcoming Japan for an historic Test series against our Buildcorp Wallaroos in July, an occasion made possible thanks to the support of the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW."
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