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Here’s a disturbing thought for Aussie supporters: while attempting to find accurate records of the most Kangaroo Test appearances (until recently, World Cup appearances were treated separately), I came across our league record against New Zealand.
Combining this with our Wallabies record in rugby union, it provided a sobering statistic. So much for us Aussies boasting about our sporting prowess!
Here’s how the combined records looks:
Wallabies Vs All Blacks – played 136; won 39; drew 5; lost 92
Kangaroos Vs Kiwis – played 112; won 82; drew 2; lost 28
Combined – played 248; Australia 121; drew 7; New Zealand 120
Okay, Australia’s in front by a net result of one.
But considering our population is in the region of five to one, the Kiwis are obviously better rugby players – combined – than us Aussies.
In our defence, we also have AFL drawing talent away from the rugby codes, while our cricket and football teams are stronger than New Zealand.
Nevertheless, the Kiwis probably punch higher above their weight than we Aussies do.
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