1985 The year the Kiwis nearly gained trans tasman glory. Only a last minute be Ribot saved Australia. Dean Bell electrifying.
1986 Brett Kenny was outstanding - Man Of The Series. He was the difference between the 85 & 86 sides how many breaks & tries did he score - brilliant. Olsen Filipaina & his goal kicking. The side of 1986 was something special, gave the ball a lot of air, a little ahead of their time imo. Oh the biff dowling & tamati, Wally Lewis getting coat hangered at the SCG Garry Jack in copped a bit over the 2 series, the all in at Lang Park, O'Conner getting cloked just as he scores the last try. Terry Lamb scoring a try for Australia but never scored for NSW at Origin