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.

1997 (1997) Anzac Test  ()
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
← N/A
1998 →

Squads

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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

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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)
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Tries
Stacey Jones
Daryl Halligan
Robbie Paul
Sean Hoppe
Goals
Daryl Halligan (3/4)

See also

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References

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  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
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