1997 Anzac Test
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. 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 | | Richie Barnett |
| Ken Nagas | | Sean Hoppe |
| Andrew Ettingshausen | | Ruben Wiki |
| Ryan Girdler | | John Timu |
| Wendell Sailor | | Daryl Halligan |
| Laurie Daley | | Gene Ngamu |
| Allan Langer | | Stacey Jones |
| Glenn Lazarus | | Grant Young |
| Craig Gower | | Syd Eru |
| Rodney Howe | | Quentin Pongia |
| Brad Thorn | | Tony Iro |
| David Furner | | Stephen Kearney |
| Darren Smith | | Tawera Nikau |
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| Paul Green | Interchange | Joe Vagana |
| Julian O'Neill | Interchange | Tyran Smith |
| Solomon Haumono | Interchange | Tea Ropati |
| Matt Adamson | Interchange | Robbie Paul |
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| John Lang | Coach | Frank Endacott |
Match Summary
