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In 1986 which All Black hooker was selected for the test match against France, was injured, replaced by Sean Fitzpatrick and never played a test match?

Bruce Hemara.

Which country have brothers Manu, Elisi, Kapa, Viliame and Fe'ao all played test rugby for?

Tonga.

Who were the Rugby Olympic Champions in 2000?

U.S.A.. They won it when it was last contested - 1924!

Where was New Zealand first-five (flyhalf) Andrew Mehrtens born?

Durban, South Africa. His father was playing first class rugby in South Africa at the time.

What was the unusual feature in the centre of the park on the first test match between Manu Samoa and Fiji?

A tree.

Which All Black was hit on the head with a flour bomb during the third test match between South Africa and New Zealand in 1981?

Gary Knight. Luckily, Gary was a former Commonwealth Games wrestler and was able to play on.

Which All Blacks father and grandfather both played rugby for New Zealand?

Liam Barry.

What country did Frano Botica represent during the 1999 World Cup Qualifying matches?

Croatia. He was eligible to play through a Croatian Grandmother.

In what year did the All Blacks first beat South Africa in a test series in South Africa?

1996. In 1928 the series was drawn 2-2.

What nickname were All Blacks Richard White and Stan Hill both given?

Tiny. The nickname wa a reference to their tall physique.

In which country was former French fullback Serge Blanco born?

Venezuela.

In which country would you find the Murrayfield Stadium?

Scotland.

What year did the All Blacks lose two tests matches in one day in different countries?

1949. The All Blacks lost to South Africa in South Africa and the players left behind lost to Australia in New Zealand.

Which famous Welsh 'Williams' was a former junior Wimbledon tennis champion?

JPR.

What was unusual about Billy Wallace's uniform during some of the tour games in the 'Originals' tour?

He wore a hat.

Who set the record when he retired in December 1995 for most test matches in their career, with 111 matches spanning from 1982-1995?

Phillippe Sella. Monsieur Sella was a French representative. Jason Leonard (England) broke that record in 2003.

Which team won the first division 1 NPC in New Zealand?

Bay of Plenty. They have not won it since!

What is the nickname of the Argentinian national rugby team?

Pumas.

Which player is believed to have invented the dive pass?

Danie Craven.

Which second five (inside centre) had the nickname of 'Helmet'?

Tim Horan. A reference to a haircut he once adopted.