 While New Zealand almost lost that match, only winning because of Andy Haden's famed lineout dive, Loveridge played a competent game.Donaldson remained first choice for the home season of 1979, but Loveridge finally gained the edge and secured the test matches against England and Scotland at the end of the year.Loveridge went on to play 54 matches for the All Blacks, 24 of which were tests.