May 14, 1997: New Zealand 'dudded' in Tri-series clash?
The final was already set down for Brisbane so New Zealand thought they were up against it.
The Tri-Nations final was already set down for Brisbane, even though Queensland weren’t guaranteed a spot.
That felt fishy to New Zealand, who were still in the running to meet NSW in the decider going into the clash with the Blues in Canberra.
There were not inclined to disavow themselves of any conspiracy theories when a late try to Shaun Hoppe was disa…