The 1999 Tri Nations Series was the fourth

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, a

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tournament contested by the men's national teams of

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and

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. It was contested from 10 July to 28 August 1999. New Zealand won the title, winning three of their four matches, including both against South Africa; however, they split the series against Australia, who retained the

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, having won it outright the previous year.

Table

Results

Round 1

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Round 2

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Round 3

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Round 4

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Round 5

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Round 6

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References

External links

Tri Nations
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