NEW ZEALANDhave played 37 Tests at Eden Park over the course of 23 years since they last lost there – the famous occasion when Luc Sadournay’s try from the end of the world helped defeat the All Blacks 23-20. Is it any wonder they want to play not one but two of the Lions Tests at their Auckland citadel.
Bear in mind also that prior to that defeat against France the last time New Zealand had lost at Eden Park was in 1986 against Australia.
The only time during their extraordinary 37-game run that New Zealand failed to score a try came in the first match after the France defeat, ...