A few figures to begin with and measure the scale of the task. 21 years since the Blues have not beaten New Zealand in France. 12 years that they have not beaten them at all (current series of 14 defeats…). And, perhaps most worryingly, the All Blacks just lost in Dublin. But it is not in their habits to concede two setbacks in a row. It's very simple, for a decade, this has only happened twice. In 2011, when the men in black lost against South Africa (18-5) then Australia (25-20), and last year, with two consecutive losses against Australia (24-22 ) then Argentina (25-15) in a Rugby Championship under bell because of Covid.
One last figure, to be a little more afraid: during these ten years, the All Blacks have played 133 games.
Conceding only… 13 losses!
It is therefore not a revelation to assert that the Blues of Antoine Dupont will have to achieve the almost perfect match for
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