Although winning matches is nothing new for the New Zealand All Blacks, this weekend could bring them an acheivement they’ve only enjoyed twice before: a grand slam tour. Although an undefeatedtour is not uncommon (Australia and South Africa are on the verge of that feat as well), the grand slam occurs only when a side beats all four “Home Nations” from the British Isles (England, Ireland, Wales, and Scotland)in the same tour. The All blacks did it in 1978 and 2005, and they’ve picked a strong side in hopes of earning another this weekend.
Considering the possibilty of such a momentous event, we’ll recap the tour in the form of Jed Thian’s short and comedic Alternative Rugby Commentary preview videos (Caution: Rude language and profanity):
First, Scotland fell:
Next, Ireland succumbed:
Last weekend, NZ topped Wales:
Now, only England stands in the way. We’ll see what happens:
