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Tough Crowds: Where the All Blacks struggle

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    The All Blacks are expected to have a tough time in Apia - but which other grounds have been unhappy hunting grounds?
    1/11 The All Blacks are expected to have a tough time in Apia - but which other grounds have been unhappy hunting grounds?
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    Ellis Park in South Africa is one of the most famous fortresses of rugby in the world. The All Blacks have played there 15 times, for only 6 wins.
    2/11 Ellis Park in South Africa is one of the most famous fortresses of rugby in the world. The All Blacks have played there 15 times, for only 6 wins.
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    The atmosphere of Ellis Park is a cauldron for visiting teams, who have to compete with both their opponents and 60,000 screaming fans.
    3/11 The atmosphere of Ellis Park is a cauldron for visiting teams, who have to compete with both their opponents and 60,000 screaming fans.
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    Stadium Australia (otherwise known as ANZ Stadium and the Sydney Olympic Stadium) hasn't always been kind to the All Blacks. They have a win rate of 53% there, compared to 65% in Australia generally, and 70% against Australia overall.
    4/11 Stadium Australia (otherwise known as ANZ Stadium and the Sydney Olympic Stadium) hasn't always been kind to the All Blacks. They have a win rate of 53% there, compared to 65% in Australia generally, and 70% against Australia overall.
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    The poor record at Stadium Australia included a run between 2001-04 when the All Blacks lost a match there every year.
    5/11 The poor record at Stadium Australia included a run between 2001-04 when the All Blacks lost a match there every year.
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    The Millenium Stadium in Wales has been a bogey venue for the All Blacks during World Cups. It was the site of the infamous 2007 quarterfinal loss to France.
    6/11 The Millenium Stadium in Wales has been a bogey venue for the All Blacks during World Cups. It was the site of the infamous 2007 quarterfinal loss to France.
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    Millenium Stadium was also the venue when the All Blacks lost their semifinal against South Africa in 1999.
    7/11 Millenium Stadium was also the venue when the All Blacks lost their semifinal against South Africa in 1999.
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    Twickenham in England has been tough for the All Blacks to crack. They win 71% of their games there, compared to 81% against England overall.
    8/11 Twickenham in England has been tough for the All Blacks to crack. They win 71% of their games there, compared to 81% against England overall.
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    It's the spiritual home of English rugby, and the Poms tend to rise to the occasion of playing there.
    9/11 It's the spiritual home of English rugby, and the Poms tend to rise to the occasion of playing there.
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    At home, the old Athletic Park has been one of the worst venues for the All Blacks. They have a win rate of 72% there, compared to other notable grounds like 85% for Eden Park and 89% for Westpac Stadium.
    10/11 At home, the old Athletic Park has been one of the worst venues for the All Blacks. They have a win rate of 72% there, compared to other notable grounds like 85% for Eden Park and 89% for Westpac Stadium.
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    The Athletic Park record included two of the six losses the All Blacks have suffered against the British and Irish Lions.
    11/11 The Athletic Park record included two of the six losses the All Blacks have suffered against the British and Irish Lions.

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The All Blacks are expected to have a tough time of their match against Samoa in Apia.

From the bone crunching tackles and hard ground to the passionate opposition support, it is clear that this game will be tougher than others against the island nation. 

However, the All Blacks are still expected to win this clash, which isn't the case with some of the other venues they play at.

Take a look at 5 venues where the All Blacks struggle relative to their usually lofty standards. 

 

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