1997 Anzac Test

1997 (1997) Anzac Test  ()
Australia (SL)
Australia		 New Zealand
New Zealand
34 22
12 Total
AUS 2014 34
NZL 022 22
Date25 April 1997
StadiumSydney Football Stadium
LocationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
RefereeStuart Cummings England
Attendance23,829
Broadcast partners
Broadcasters
Commentators
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The 1997 ANZAC test was the first annual Anzac test played between Australia and New Zealand. Conceived by the rebel Super League competition, any players aligned with the Australian Rugby League were not available for selection.[1] The game was played on ANZAC Day, 25 April 1997 at the Sydney Football Stadium in front of 23,829 and was won by Australia 34–22.

Squads

Australia Position New Zealand
David Peachey Fullback Richie Barnett
Ken Nagas Wing Sean Hoppe
Andrew Ettingshausen Centre Ruben Wiki
Ryan Girdler Centre John Timu
Wendell Sailor Wing Daryl Halligan
Laurie Daley (c) Five-eighth Gene Ngamu
Allan Langer Halfback Stacey Jones
Glenn Lazarus Prop Grant Young
Craig Gower Hooker Syd Eru
Rodney Howe Prop Quentin Pongia
Brad Thorn Second-row Tony Iro
David Furner Second-row Stephen Kearney (c)
Darren Smith Lock Tawera Nikau
Paul Green Interchange Joe Vagana
Julian O'Neill Interchange Tyran Smith
Solomon Haumono Interchange Tea Ropati
Matt Adamson Interchange Robbie Paul
John Lang Coach Frank Endacott

Match Summary

25 April 1997
7:30pm (AEST)
Australia  34 – 22  New Zealand
Tries
David Furner (2)
Wendell Sailor (2)
Darren Smith
Craig Gower
Goals
Ryan Girdler (5/7) 		[2]
 Tries
Stacey Jones
Daryl Halligan
Robbie Paul
Sean Hoppe
Goals
Daryl Halligan (3/4)
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 23,829
Referee: Stuart Cummings England

See also

References

  1. ^ Fryers, Andy (2 May 2014). "Stats show Kiwis' abysmal Anzac Test record". stuff.co.nz. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  2. ^ 1997 ANZAC Test