New Zealand Tri Nations 2010 Rugby Union
A nation obsessed by rugby, New Zealand's passion for this great sport is mirrored by its players performances on the pitch, as they are currently ranked number one in the world by the International Rugby Board.
The All Blacks have dominated the Tri Nations Results in recent years, winning four championships before it was South Africa who picked up the title last year, they will go in as favourites this year in the Tri Nations Odds and on form it is hard to argue with that assessment. In recent weeks they have demolished both Ireland and Wales and look to be ready for a big tournament, Dan Carter looks at his brilliant best while Joe Rockocoko looks very dangerous on the wing once again.
Latest New Zealand Tri Nations 2010 Odds
Many supporters would argue that New Zealand should be able to win the 2010 Tri Nations with some ease but as South Africa showed last year they will not have it all their own way. The manner of defeat in the 2007 Rugby Union World Cup Quarter Final at the hands of France also showed chinks in the famous All Black armour and their recent test matches against France and Italy, provided further evidence that they are not yet at their best
New Zealand 2009 Tri Nations Form
New Zealand having won the Tri Nations in 2008 and the three previous years went into the tournament last year as favourites but it was not to be, they lost out to South Africa who had come off of a Lions victory and will be out for revenge in 2010. The South Africans were too good upfront and in the end were the deserved winners of the tournament which is sure to be playing on the minds of the All Blacks this year.
2010 All Blacks Squad
Backs - Daniel Carter, Jimmy Cowan, Aaron Cruden, Israel Dagg, Cory Jane, Richard Kahui, Mils Muliaina, Ma'a Nonu, Rene Ranger, Josevata Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Benson Stanley, Piri Weepu
Forwards - John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Tom Donnelly, Corey Flynn, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (captain), Keven Mealamu, Liam Messam, Kieran Read, Brad Thorn, Victor Vito, Sam Whitelock, Tony Woodcock.
