South Africa celebrate with the Tri-Nations trophy after defeating New Zealand 32-29 in Hamilton
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New Zealand 33-6 Australia, Tri-Nations, September 19
New Zealand 29-32 South Africa, Tri-Nations, September 12
Australia 21-6 South Africa, Tri-Nations, September 5
Australia 25-32 South Africa, Tri-Nations, August 29
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The Tri-Nations is an annual competition contested by Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The teams play each other three times on a home and away basis with the third game alternating between the respective countries.
The competition began in 1996 and has been dominated by New Zealand who have won the title nine times while South Africa won it three times and Australia twice.
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New Zealand's Isaia Toeava takes on the Australia defence
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Australia's Berrick Barnes reflects on a defeat
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