The 1997 ANZAC test was the first annual
Anzac test played between
Australia
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and
New Zealand
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. Conceived by the rebel
Super League
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competition, any players aligned with the
Australian Rugby League
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were not available for selection.
The game was played on
ANZAC Day
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia, New Zealand and Tonga that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and ...
, 25 April 1997 at the
Sydney Football Stadium Sydney Football Stadium may refer to:
* Sydney Football Stadium (1988), the original stadium which was demolished in 2019.
* Sydney Football Stadium (2022)
Sydney Football Stadium, currently known as Allianz Stadium for sponsorship reasons, i ...
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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ANZAC Test
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International rugby league competitions hosted by Australia
Rugby league in Sydney