European champions Toulon of France and Super Rugby winners the Highlanders of New Zealand are hoping to face-off in Hong Kong on 6 February.
The 1-off fixture brings together triple European champions Toulon with the Highlanders, who landed their 1st Super Rugby title this month.
“Toulon and the Highlanders have sent off a request for agreement from their respective federations,” Philippe Spanghero, a spokesman for the organisers, told AFP.
“When that’s obtained we’ll put together a proposal to World Rugby to get all the required authorisation,” he added.
The Highlanders have also confirmed that they have been working with and Toulon around staging a game in Hong Kong.
The game would be an integral part of their pre-season campaign for 2016 and would take place on 6 February 2016.
“Obviously it’s a significant opportunity and it would be the 1st time the Highlanders have matched up against a European side,” Highlanders General Manager Roger Clark said.
“It’s fair to say the coaching group are excited by the prospect.
“While there are still a number of operational and compliance issues to work through we do have agreement in principle.”
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