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Thursday, 31 August, 2000, 09:22 GMT 10:22 UK

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
Australia 4 3 0 1 104 86 14
New Zealand 4 2 0 2 127 117 12
South Africa 4 1 0 3 82 110 6

Tri-Nations fixtures:
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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 18-19 Australia




Stirling kick seals Tri-Nations

Stirling Mortlock lands a last-minute penalty for Australia to beat South Africa 19-18




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.




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.




'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.


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