Oldest Wallaby remembers historic Eden Park win over All Blacks

ABC Australia News - Oct 9, 2026

Over Don Strachan's 97 years, he has survived a motorbike crash, founded a rugby club and is among the few who remember what it is like to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park.

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