Tri-Nations 2000

BBC Sport Online's guide to this season's Tri-Nations rugby tournament.

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2000 Tri-Nations Standings
Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
New Zealand	4	2	0	2	127	117	12
Australia	3	2	0	1	85	68	10
South Africa	3	1	0	2	64	91	5

Tri-Nations fixtures:
Click on score to go to match report

15 July: Australia 35-39 New Zealand
22 July: New Zealand 25-12 South Africa
29 July: Australia 26-6 South Africa
5 Aug: New Zealand 23-24 Australia
19 Aug:South Africa 46-40 New Zealand
26 Aug: South Africa v Australia

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Springboks stun All Blacks

The Springboks rediscover their try-scoring knack to upset the All Blacks 46-40 at Ellis Park.

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Smith's All Black roundabout

New Zealand coach Wayne Smith's rotation policy has caused a stir in Kiwi rugby circles.

New Zealand: Key players

Todd Blackadder, Ron Cribb, Anton Oliver, Tana Umaga, Scott Robertson.

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Quest for southern glory

Australia may be the World Champions, but they have so far failed to perform when it comes to the Tri-Nations. This year could be different.

Australia: Key players

John Eales, George Gregan, Stephen Larkham, Stirling Mortlock, David Wilson.

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'Boks lose their spring

South Africa coach Nick Mallett faces a make or break test as the Springboks attempt to turn the corner.

South Africa: Key players

Percy Montgomery, Andre Vos, Ollie le Roux, Andre Venter, Pieter Rossouw.