The 2013 ANZAC test (also known as the VB Test due to sponsorship by
Victoria Bitter
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) was the 14th annual
Anzac test, and was not only the first time the
Australian Kangaroos
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played at
Canberra Stadium
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, but the first time they had played in the
Australia's
capital city
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. They defeated
New Zealand
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32-12 in the
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* Test cricket
* Test match (indoor cricket)
* Test match (rugby union)
* Test match (rugby league)
* Test match (association football)
...
which was played on 19 April 2013 before a crowd of 25,628.
Squads
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (born 5 June 1993) is a New Zealand rugby union player, and former rugby league footballer. He plays for the Auckland Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific, and for the New Zealand national team. He made his debut against Irel ...
was selected as New Zealand's 18th man.
Match Summary
See also
References
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