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The Australian team of what year came to be known as the Woeful Wallabies and the Awful Aussies?

1972. They lost all 3 tests against New Zealand, with an average score of 32-8.

When Australia beat New Zealand by 6 points at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 1979 it was the All Blacks first defeat on Australian soil in how many years?

45 years. The Wallabies last victory over the All Blacks on Australian soil before that was on 11th August 1934.

What is the longest period of time New Zealand has held the Bledisloe Cup?

28 years. New Zealand regained the cup in 1951 beating Australia 3-1 in the tests, and held it until 1979 when they lost the one-off test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

What is the longest period of time Australia has held the Bledisloe Cup?

4 years. Australia regained the cup in 1998 beating New Zealand 3 tests to nil and currently hold the cup as of August 2001.

In which year was the first ever Bledisloe Cup test held?

1931. New Zealand became the first holders of the Bledisloe Cup by defeating Australia 20-13 at Eden Park, Auckland.

On how many occassions has Australia whitewashed New Zealand 3-0 to win a Bledisloe Cup series?

1. That was in 1998. Australia won 3-0 in 1929, but that was before the inauguration of the Bledisloe Cup in 1931.

On how many occassions have the All Blacks whitewashed Australia 3-0 to win a Bledisloe Cup series?

4. In 1938, 1951, 1972 and 1997. Also won 3-0 in 1914 before the Bledisloe Cup.

In which decade do the Wallabies hold a win-loss advantage over the All Blacks? (April 2001)

none of these. The decade in which Australia has come close to holding an advantage is the 2000s decade, currently tied at 1-1.

At which New Zealand test venue have Australia never won a test match? (April 2001)

Carisbrook. Dunedins 'House of Pain' remains New Zealands most successful test venue.

At which of the following Australian test venues are the All Blacks NOT undefeated?

Ballymore. Most recent defeat was a 19-17 loss in 1992.