Nick Farr-Jones: Former Wallabies Captain ahead of the Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park
It’s time for the Bledisloe Cup, with the Wallabies and All Blacks clashing tonight at Eden Park.
The last time the Wallabies were able to claim the victory at the Fortress was in 1986 – David Campese scoring the winning point.
Australian halfback Nick Farr-Jones was the one to pass Campese the ball, and he later became the captain of the side, leading to victory in the 1991 Rugby World Cup.
Farr-Jones told Piney that until 1992, the All Blacks were the biggest test matches for Australia, and he remembers each match almost like it was yesterday.
He says that it was until 1987 that any international team actually stood up for the haka, and it was done as a sign of respect.
“As an opponent, you want to send a second message: that we’re not going to roll over and die.”
“If you’re going to beat us today, you’re gonna have to play bloody well.”
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