NSW: NZ PM may pump up Wallabies by talking up All Blacks

AAP General News (Australia)
08-21-2009
NSW: NZ PM may pump up Wallabies by talking up All Blacks

New Zealand Prime Minister JOHN KEY may have outstayed his welcome .. crowing about
the certainty of an All Blacks win in tomorrow night's Bledisloe Cup and questioning Australia's
sporting prowess.

Mr KEY produced figures at a business lunch today to show in all test matches .. cricket
.. rugby league and union .. the Kiwis had won 141 to Australia's 135.

He also says on a per capita basis .. New Zealand has won more Olympic gold medals
.. and has more holders of the world record for the mile.

Mr KEY could be eating his words tomorrow night .. or at least wearing a Wallabies'
tie .. after losing a bet with KEVIN RUDD over the result of the Bledisloe Cup match.

The NZ PM is on an official visit to Australia and will attend tomorrow's game.

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KEYWORD: TRI KEY (SYDNEY)

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