The 1990 Australia rugby union tour of New Zealand was a series of matches played by the Australia national rugby union team in New Zealand between July and August 1990.

Jason Little and David Wilson were originally selected but were injured before the tour and replaced by Dominic Maguire and Viliami Ofahengaue. Andrew Cairns also joined the team as a replacement.1991 National Mutual Rugby Almanac of New Zealand. (April 1991). Editors: Rod Chester & N McMillan. Publisher: Moa Publications, Auckland, New Zealand

Australia lost the test series against New Zealand with only the one victory from three matches. This meant the "All Blacks" held the Bledisloe Cup they had secured in 1987. However, the Australians comfortable win in the 3rd test was notable for ending New Zealand's unbeaten run since the beginning of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. The Australian team would go on to win the 1991 Rugby World Cup.

Touring party

Players Source:New Zealand Rugby Union: Souvenir Programme Vol, 37, No.21: New Zealand v Australia, Third Test, Athletic Park Andrew Cairns (Halfback) Bill Campbell (Lock) David Campese (Wing) Troy Coker (Lock) Paul Carozza (Wing) Paul Cornish (Centres) Tony Daly (Prop) Geoff Didier (Prop) Nick Farr-Jones (Captain) (Halfback) Peter FitzSimons (Lock) John Flett (Wing) Tim Gavin (No 8) Anthony Herbert (Centres) Tim Horan (Centres) Darren Junee (Centres) Phil Kearns (Hooker) David Knox (Five-eighths) Michael Lynagh (Vice-captain) (Five-eighths) Mark McBain (Hooker) Rod McCall (Lock) Ewen McKenzie (Prop) Dominic Maguire (Centres) Greg Martin (fullback) Brendan Nasser (Flanker) Viliami Ofahengaue (Flanker) John Ross (Flanker) Matt Ryan (Prop) Sam Scott-Young (Flanker) Peter Slattery (Halfback) Steve Tuynman (No 8) Ian Williams (wing)

Officials Coach: Bob Dwyer Assistant Coach: Bob Templeton Manager: Andy Conway Medical Officer: John Moulton Physiotherapist: Greg Craig

Results Scores and results list Australia's points tally first. Opposing Team For Against Date Venue StatusWaikato102111 July 1990HamiltonTour matchAuckland101614 July 1990AucklandTour matchWest Coast/Buller62017 July 1990GreymouthTour matchNew Zealand62121 July 1990ChristchurchTest matchHanan Shield XV34025 July 1990TimaruTour matchOtago242028 July 1990DunedinTour matchNorth Auckland281431 July 1990WhangāreiTour matchNew Zealand17274 August 1990Eden Park, AucklandTest matchNorth Harbour23128 August 1990OnewaTour matchTaranaki27311 August 1990New PlymouthTour matchBay of Plenty41214 August 1990RotoruaTour matchNew Zealand21918 August 1990Athletic Park, WellingtonTest match

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