1990 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand
Series of rugby union matches
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The 1990 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand was a series of matches played by the Australia national rugby union team in New Zealand between July and August 1990.[1]
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| Test match |
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 New Zealand |
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Jason Little and David Wilson were originally selected but were injured before the tour and replaced by Dominic Maguire and Viliami Ofahengaue. Andrew Cairns also joined the team as a replacement.[2]
Australia lost the test series against New Zealand with only the one victory from three matches. This meant the "All Blacks" held the Bledisloe Cup they had secured in 1987. However, the Australians comfortable win in the 3rd test was notable for ending New Zealand's unbeaten run since the beginning of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. The Australian team would go on to win the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
Touring party
Players
Source:[3]
- Andrew Cairns (Halfback)
- Bill Campbell (Lock)
- David Campese (Wing)
- Troy Coker (Lock)
- Paul Carozza (Wing)
- Paul Cornish (Centres)
- Tony Daly (Prop)
- Geoff Didier (Prop)
- Nick Farr-Jones (Captain) (Halfback)
- Peter FitzSimons (Lock)
- John Flett (Wing)
- Tim Gavin (No 8)
- Anthony Herbert (Centres)
- Tim Horan (Centres)
- Darren Junee (Centres)
- Phil Kearns (Hooker)
- David Knox (Five-eighths)
- Michael Lynagh (Vice-captain) (Five-eighths)
- Mark McBain (Hooker)
- Rod McCall (Lock)
- Ewen McKenzie (Prop)
- Dominic Maguire (Centres)
- Greg Martin (fullback)
- Brendan Nasser (Flanker)
- Viliami Ofahengaue (Flanker)
- John Ross (Flanker)
- Matt Ryan (Prop)
- Sam Scott-Young (Flanker)
- Peter Slattery (Halfback)
- Steve Tuynman (No 8)
- Ian Williams (wing)
Officials
- Coach: Bob Dwyer
- Assistant Coach: Bob Templeton
- Manager: Andy Conway
- Medical Officer: John Moulton
- Physiotherapist: Greg Craig
Results
Scores and results list Australia's points tally first.
| Opposing Team | For | Against | Date | Venue | Status |
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| Waikato | 10 | 21 | 11 July 1990 | Hamilton | Tour match |
| Auckland | 10 | 16 | 14 July 1990 | Auckland | Tour match |
| West Coast/Buller | 62 | 0 | 17 July 1990 | Greymouth | Tour match |
| New Zealand | 6 | 21 | 21 July 1990 | Christchurch | Test match |
| Hanan Shield XV | 34 | 0 | 25 July 1990 | Timaru | Tour match |
| Otago | 24 | 20 | 28 July 1990 | Dunedin | Tour match |
| North Auckland | 28 | 14 | 31 July 1990 | Whangārei | Tour match |
| New Zealand | 17 | 27 | 4 August 1990 | Eden Park, Auckland | Test match |
| North Harbour | 23 | 12 | 8 August 1990 | Onewa | Tour match |
| Taranaki | 27 | 3 | 11 August 1990 | New Plymouth | Tour match |
| Bay of Plenty | 4 | 12 | 14 August 1990 | Rotorua | Tour match |
| New Zealand | 21 | 9 | 18 August 1990 | Athletic Park, Wellington | Test match |