Defeating the All Blacks is not something that should be underestimated. These five greats never tasted victory against them:
1. Brian O'Driscoll - 14 defeats
First facing the All Blacks in 2001, the legendary Ireland and British Lions centre lost against them 14 times. The most painful defeat of all must of been his final loss against them in 2013 when Ireland lost 24-22 after a last minute try from Ryan Crotty.
2. Shane Williams - seven defeats
Shane Williams' size (he is only 5ft 7in tall) may have caused some to doubt him in his early days, but he silenced critics with his performances and went on to become one of the best wingers in world rugby and one of Wales' all-time greats. However, he never beat the All Blacks.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 21: A dejected Shane Williams of Wales reacts during the 2011 IRB Rugby World Cup bronze final match between Wales and Australia at Eden Park on October 21, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)[/caption]
3. Dylan Hartley - eight defeats
Despite winning 96 caps, the England captain has never defeated the country of his birth. The narrow loss at Twickenham last week is the closest he's come to victory against the All Blacks.
4. Sergio Parisse - seven defeats
The world-class number eight made his Italy debut against the All Blacks in 2002, losing 64-10. He's gone onto lose six more times against them, taking his total to seven. Did technically get a 0-0 draw at the 2019 World Cup.
5. Paul O'Connell - nine defeats
Another Irish great who never defeated New Zealand; he started all three tests for the Lions against the All Blacks, losing them all. His final appearance against the Kiwi's, like BOD, was their agonising 24-22 defeat in 2013.
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