When there is a test match in town tomorrow, next year may seem like a long way off.
But that should not stop Dunedin rugby fans getting excited about the chance to do it all again next year.
It was confirmed this morning that the city will play host to the All Blacks' third test against France on June 23.
Auckland and Wellington will host the first two tests of the series.
France was the last team to beat the All Blacks in Dunedin, when it won 27-22 in 2009.
Indeed the All Blacks have only lost twice in New Zealand since that night - against South Africa later that year and the Lions earlier this year.
Meanwhile, Nelson will host its first All Blacks test as Argentina descends on the town for its Rugby Championship match.
"We're excited that the people of Nelson will be able to experience All Black rugby on their patch.
"They proved during the 2011 Rugby World Cup that they are capable of hosting world class events and this will certainly be a highlight on the calendar," said NZR Chief Strategy and Operations officer Nigel Cass.
Trafalgar Park hosted three matches in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Eden Park will host the opening domestic tests of both the June test series with France and the Rugby Championship against Australia.
Westpac Stadium plays host to the second match against France and South Africa in September.
"The All Blacks have a rich history against the French and we are looking forward to them returning. Fans will remember the nail-biting Rugby World Cup final in 2011 and we will expect more of that excitement in 2018."
Hamilton misses out of an All Blacks for a second straight year, as does Christchurch.
Canterbury Rugby confirmed AMI Stadium won't host an All Blacks test for the next two seasons, in a statement saying the city misses out in both 2018 and 2019.
"This is disappointing news for Canterbury rugby fans,'' Canterbury Rugby chief executive Nathan Godfrey said.
"We understand that there are clear criteria for awarding All Black games, we need to accept that we no longer meet that criteria with the current facilities and infrastructure - that is just the reality we now face"
2018 June test series
v France, Eden Park, June 8
v France, Westpac Stadium, June 16
v France, Forsyth Barr Stadium. June 23
Rugby Championship
v Australia, Eden Park, August 25
v Argentina, Trafalgar Park, September 8
v South Africa, Westpac Stadium, September 15
- Otago Daily Times and NZME