The Rugby World Cup will boost New Zealand's economy by as much as $1.2bn (£756m) in the long run, according to a report by MasterCard.
It said it expected rugby-related spending by overseas visitors to total $654m during the event.
New Zealand's economy will also benefit from increased business activity and tourism, the report said.
It said it expected rugby-related spending by overseas visitors to total $654m during the event.
New Zealand's economy will also benefit from increased business activity and tourism, the report said.
