The difference between the Mauger comments and the SA cricketers was that Mauger waited 12 months before saying anything; all moral high ground gone.

As for our having the wood on the French; the last 3 games mentioned was a game in Wgtn against France “B”, a 3rd place WC play-off and one freak game.

And I’m pretty sure the series in 94 is the only time the All Blacks have been whitewashed at home in a series.