Tri Nations Championship 2003
New Zealand defended their Tri Nations crown in a shortened 2003 series.
The 2003 Tri Nations Series was the eighth edition of the annual rugby union competition between Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. New Zealand won the championship, successfully defending their 2002 title.
Quick Facts
- Champion
- New Zealand
- Runner-up
- Australia
Lore & Background
New Zealand won the 2003 Tri Nations championship, successfully defending the trophy they had won in 2002. The tournament was shortened to a double round-robin format due to the Rugby World Cup in Australia that year. The championship and the Bledisloe Cup came down to the final match between New Zealand and Australia at Eden Park, where New Zealand ran out easy winners and lifted both trophies. There was some controversy as South Africa fielded less than a full strength squad in the away legs in Australia and New Zealand in anticipation of the World Cup.
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