By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Sept 10 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Rams are banking on their body clocks to cope with a 13,000-km journey to Melbourne, the first stop on a long road they hope will end with Super Bowl triumph in their backyard at SoFi Stadium.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares the recent development that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is cleared to play tonight in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

The LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in the first regular season American football game to be played Down Under.

NFL giant Seattle Seahawks has planted a flag in Australia, signalling their intention in the region by linking up with AFL powerhouse Collingwood.

Melbourne businesses are forecast to see a major economic lift this weekend, as the city hosts Australia's first regular season NFL match — a sold-out clash between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

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Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

NFL fever has gripped Australia with thousands of fans gathering in Melbourne ahead of the historic clash between San Francisco 49ers and the LA Rams.