1990 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand

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]

1990 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand
Summary
P W D L
Total
12 07 00 05
Test match
03 01 00 02
Opponent
P W D L
 New Zealand
3 1 0 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

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Players[2]

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Officials

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  • Coach: Bob Dwyer
  • Assistant Coach: Bob Templeton
  • Manager: Andy Conway
  • Medical Officer: John Moulton
  • Physiotherapist: Greg Craig

Results

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Scores and results list Australia's points tally first.

Opposing Team For Against Date Venue Status
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

References

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  1. ^ Stephen Jones, ed. (1990). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1990–91. Queen Anne Press. ISBN 0-3561-9162-1.
  2. ^ New Zealand Rugby Union: Souvenir Programme Vol, 37, No.21: New Zealand v Australia, Third Test, Athletic Park