THE New Zealand All Blacks have confirmed that they will be performing an open training session at Worcester Rugby Club.

The international side will be training in front of the crowds at the Sixways Stadium on Saturday, September 25, from 10am-12 noon.

The All Blacks squad, who arrive in England on Thursday and spend one week in Worcester, will be using the session as part of their preparation for Rugby World Cup 99.

The session will be open to all and will take place before Worcester's Allied Dunbar Premiership Division Two match versus Rotherham (kick-off 3pm).

Entrance to the Sixways ground will be by ticket only on Saturday with match day tickets being valid for both the All Blacks session and the Premiership two match.

The tickets are priced at from £8 for adults, £4 for children aged 11 to 15 and children aged under 11 are free.

Although there will only be parking at the Worcester ground for valid parking permit holders, all amenities will be open to the expected 5,400 capacity crowd.

"It is a tremendous privilege for us to welcome the All Blacks here to Worcester and the chance of a lifetime for many of us to watch them train at such close quarters," said WRFC Operations Director Mike Robins.

"There will obviously have to be very stringent security in operation however, so we are urging people to buy their tickets before Saturday," he said.

All Blacks manager Mike Banks said: "We are all looking forward to our time at Worcester and experiencing the superb facilities."

Tickets are available for the match by calling in person at Sixways between 9.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday or by making a credit card booking on 01905-454183.