1995 BLEDISLOE CUP, EDEN PARK, AUCKLAND

The 99th test between the All Blacks and Australia, played at Eden Park back in 1995, featuring alot of names many people would know, Jonah Lomu was in the All blacks side, Sean Fitzpatrick, John Eales, Tim Horan and Jason Little, Mark Ella on the sidelines. There is a short snippet of Greg Cornelson scoring one of his 4 tries back in 1978, I remember watching that game, the memory is as clear as day, that big beard, big fearsome man. Ended up playing against him in the late 80's maybe early 90's, don't remember exactly, when I guess his job brought him to Toowoomba, I dunno, I didn't ask that either. No beard then. Jason Little's family lived about 20km from where we lived, my old man worked for Jason's grandfather and father on some of the best farming land in the country. They also owned and operated an excellent pig stud breeding operation. And of course when I was a member of the worst 1st XV in living memory I played against Michael Lynagh, who of course played for St Josephs Gregory Terrace, in one of the best 1st XV's of a few eras, and they whipped us by a record at the time, 64 to nil. Lynagh had a bad afternoon with the boot that day, only notching 4 from 14 in the days of 4 point tries.

[@vailima49aston99]

I remember watching this on telly I was 13 years old at the time

[@St_AngusYoung]

Afternoon test footy. You can't beat it.

[@TheSamjfrost78]

Thanks for the upload. I went to this game. I still remember Mehrts drop kick into the wind first half. Drilled it

[@theringmaster886]

Forgot how close this game was. Bunce was so good honestly think he’s underrated probably NZ’s best ever centre.

[@pauldolan9077]

Correct he was

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

He was great, but not greater than Conrad smith and ma’anonu

[@St_AngusYoung]

@@pauldolan9077 he wasn't. As good as he was, he is behind Ma'a Nonu.

[@annefilippobertozzi7601]

Great match, thanks for the upload

[@whatbovine3294]

Look how rugged up those commentators are

[@robbiefleming7648]

Aussie 9 had a bit of a shocker.

[@rh5466]

Is this the first match for both teams post-1995 RWC?

[@FlexTonga81]

@rh5466 yes, the World Cup final was a month before this game.