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1. How many test matches did New Zealand win in 1997?
2. At which of the following UK grounds did the All Blacks NOT play a test match in 1997?
3. What was the final score after the first test between England and New Zealand?
4. New Zealand's long serving captain, Sean Fitzpatrick played his last test in 1997, against which country?
5. Who scored two tries for Ireland in their record 63-15 loss to the All Blacks at Landsdowne Road in 1997?
6. The All Blacks defeated South Africa 35-32 at Ellis Park in 1997. Who missed a late penalty to possibly draw the game?
7. New Zealand defeated Australia 33-18 at the MCG in 1997. Which Wallaby was denied a try in the first half of the game for an illegal double-movement?
8. Who officiated the All Blacks record breaking 55-35 defeat of the Springboks at Eden Park in 1997?
9. Who started at Open-side flanker for New Zealand in their one off test against Ireland in Dublin 1997?
10. Who started at Second Five-Eighth for New Zealand in their 30-13 defeat of Australia at Lancaster Park, Christchurch?
11. By what margin did the All Blacks defeat the Pumas of Argentina in the first test at Athletic Park, Wellington?
12. Jonah Lomu played only two test matches in 1997, against the same country. Against which country did he play?
13. Which of the following players has played test matches for New Zealand prior to 1997?
14. In 1997 Christian Cullen scored a hat trick of tries to bring his tally to a staggering 21 tries in 21 tests. Against which team did he score this hat trick of tries?
15. When New Zealand played Australia at Carisbrook in 1997 the half time score was 36-0 to New Zealand. How many points did Australia score in the second half and what was the final score?
16. In 1997 Carlos Spencer equalled fellow All Black Andrew Mehrtens' world record to be fastest to 100 test points. How many matches did it take?
17. Who scored South Africa's first try in their 35-32 loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park in 1997?
18. When Tana Umaga was injured in the first half of the first test versus South Africa at Ellis Park in 1997, who came on as his replacement?
19. Two players scored two tries each for New Zealand against Australia at Lancaster Park, Josh Kronfeld was one, who was the other?
20. The 1997 All Black team is generally regarded as one of the greatest teams of all time. Which All Black team is not considered one of the greatest of all time?
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