The 1997 ANZAC test was the first annual
Anzac test played between
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma ...
and
New Zealand. Conceived by the rebel
Super League
The Super League (officially known as the Betfred Super League due to sponsorship from Betfred and legally known as Super League Europe), is the top-level of the British rugby league system. At present the league consists of twelve teams, of wh ...
competition, any players aligned with the
Australian Rugby League were not available for selection.
The game was played on
ANZAC Day
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, 25 April 1997 at the
Sydney Football Stadium
The Sydney Football Stadium, commercially known as Allianz Stadium and previously Aussie Stadium, was a football stadium in Moore Park, Sydney, Australia. Built in 1988 next to the Sydney Cricket Ground, the stadium was Sydney's premier rect ...
in front of 23,829 and was won by Australia 34–22.
Squads
Match Summary
See also
References
External links
1997 ANZAC Test - YouTube (full match)
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International rugby league competitions hosted by Australia
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