1997 Tri Nations Series
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| Champions |  New Zealand (2nd title) |
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| Matches played | 6 |
| Tries scored | 48 (8 per match) |
The 1997 Tri Nations Series was contested from 19 July to 23 August between the Australia, New Zealand and South Africa national rugby union teams. The All Blacks continued their unbeaten record to win their second tournament.
[edit] Results
- Half time scores are in brackets
| 19 July 1997 15:00 SAST (UTC+02) |
 South Africa |
32–35 (23–19) | New Zealand |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg Attendance: 60,000 Referee:  Peter Marshall (Australia) |
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| Tries: Russell Bennett, Naka Drotské Cons: Jannie de Beer (2) Pens: Jannie de Beer (4) Drops: Jannie de Beer (2) |
Tries: Frank Bunce (2), Carlos Spencer, Jeff Wilson Cons: Carlos Spencer (3) Pens: Carlos Spencer (3) |
| 26 July 1997 20:00 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia |
18–33 (6–23) | New Zealand |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Attendance: 90,119 Referee:  Ed Morrison (England) |
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| Tries: George Gregan, Jason Little Cons: Matt Burke Pens: Matt Burke (2) |
Tries: Frank Bunce, Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson Cons: Carlos Spencer (3) Pens: Carlos Spencer (4) |
| 2 August 1997 20:00 AEST (UTC+10) |
Australia |
32–20 (26–10) | South Africa |
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 36,000 Referee: Colin Hawke (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ben Tune (2), Stephen Larkham, Daniel Manu Cons: David Knox (3) Pens: David Knox (2) |
Tries: Mark Andrews, Jannie de Beer, Os du Randt Cons: Jannie de Beer Pens: Jannie de Beer |
| 9 August 1997 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand |
55–35 (23–21) | South Africa |
Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 48,000 Referee:  Derek Bevan (Wales) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tries: Christian Cullen (2), Alama Ieremia, Justin Marshall, Taine Randell, Carlos Spencer, Tana Umaga Cons: Carlos Spencer (4) Pens: Carlos Spencer (4) |
Tries: Ruben Kruger, Percy Montgomery, Pieter Rossouw, Gary Teichmann, Joost van der Westhuizen Cons: Jannie de Beer (3), Henry Honiball (2) |
| 16 August 1997 19:35 NZST (UTC+12) |
New Zealand |
36–24 (36–0) | Australia |
Carisbrook, Dunedin Attendance: 42,500 Referee:  Joël Dumé (France) |
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| Tries: Christian Cullen, Justin Marshall, Taine Randell Cons: Carlos Spencer (3) Pens: Carlos Spencer (5) |
Tries: Stephen Larkham (2), Joe Roff, Ben Tune Cons: David Knox (2) |
| 23 August 1997 15:00 SAST (UTC+2) |
South Africa |
61–22 (18–15) | Australia |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Attendance: 49,000 Referee: Paddy O'Brien (New Zealand) |
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| Tries: Percy Montgomery (2), Mark Andrews, Warren Brosnihan, James Dalton, Jannie de Beer, Johan Erasmus, Pieter Rossouw Cons: Jannie de Beer (6) Pens: Jannie de Beer (3) |
Tries: David Knox, Jason Little, Joe Roff Cons: David Knox (2) |
[edit] Final table
| Nation | Games | Points | Bonus points |
Table points |
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| played | won | drawn | lost | for | against | difference | |||
| New Zealand | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 159 | 109 | +50 | 2 | 18 |
| South Africa | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 148 | 144 | +4 | 3 | 7 |
| Australia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 150 | −54 | 2 | 6 |
| Tri Nations 1997 Winners |
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| New Zealand Second Title |
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[edit] External links
- Tri Nations at Rugby.com.au
