1997 Super 12 season
The 1997 Super 12 season was the second season of the Super 12, contested by rugby union teams from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The season ran from 28 February to 31 May 1997, with each team playing all the others once. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams entered the playoff semi finals, with the first placed team playing the fourth and the second placed team playing the third. The winner of each semi final qualified for the final, which was contested by the Auckland Blues and the ACT Brumbies at Eden Park, Auckland. The Auckland Blues won 23 – 7 to win their second Super 12 title.
| 1997 Super 12 | |||
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| Tournament format(s) | Round-robin and knockout | ||
| Champions | | ||
| Matches played | 69 | ||
| Top point scorer(s) | ( Sharks) | ||
| Top try scorer(s) | (ACT Brumbies) | ||
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While the three Australian and five New Zealand teams remained the same as the 1996 season, the South African teams made changes. Transvaal, after the changes of the political landscape of South Africa, became known as the Gauteng Lions, while Western Province, after not making the top four of the 1996 Currie Cup, were replaced by Free State of Bloemfontein.
Table
| Top four teams advance to playoffs. |
| Pos. | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |
11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 435 | 283 | 152 | 8 | 50 |
| 2 | |
11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 406 | 291 | 115 | 9 | 41 |
| 3 | |
11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 416 | 314 | 102 | 10 | 34 |
| 4 | |
11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 321 | 350 | −29 | 6 | 30 |
| 5 | |
11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 302 | 346 | −44 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | |
11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 272 | 235 | 37 | 4 | 26 |
| 7 | |
11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 301 | 327 | −26 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 | |
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 264 | 342 | −78 | 4 | 22 |
| 9 | |
11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 255 | 296 | −41 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 | |
11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 263 | 318 | −55 | 4 | 20 |
| 11 | |
11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 272 | 295 | −23 | 3 | 19 |
| 12 | |
11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 299 | 409 | −110 | 5 | 17 |
Points breakdown:
- 4 points for a win
- 2 points for a draw
- 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
- 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
The play offs follow a 1 v 4, 2 v 3 system with the highest placed team at home
Regular season
Round 1
| 28 February 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
18 – 23 | |
The Showgrounds, Palmerston North | ||
| Try: Jarrod Cunnigham, Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston Pen: Jon Preston (2) |
Scoreboard[1] | Try: Eric Rush, Glen Osbourne, Walter Little Con: Matthew Cooper Pen: Matthew Cooper (2) |
Referee: |
| 1 March 1997 | Queensland Reds |
19 – 24 | |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Tim Horan (2), Barry Lea Con: John Eales (2) |
Scoreboard[2] | Try: Adam Magro, Pat Howard, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox (3) Pen: David Knox |
Attendance: 15,100 Referee: |
| 1 March 1997 | Northern Transvaal |
40 – 40 | |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Adriaan Richter (3), Henry Tromp Con: Theo Van Rensburg (4) Pen: Theo Van Rensburg (4) |
Scoreboard[3] | Try: Brian Lima (2), Carlos Spencer (2), Adrian Cashmore Con: Adrian Cashmore (3) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (3) |
Attendance: 20,000 Referee: |
| 2 March 1997 | Free State |
20 – 24 | |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: André Venter, Stephen Brink Con: MJ Smith Pen: MJ Smith |
Scoreboard[4] | Try: Gavin Johnson, Hannes Strydom Con: Gavin Johnson Pen: Gavin Johnson, Johan Roux (3) |
Round 2
| 7 March 1997 | Free State |
15 – 24 | |
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | ||
| Pen: Jannie de Beer |
Scoreboard[5] | Try: Joeli Vidiri, Ofisa Tonu'u Con: Adrian Cashmore Pen: Adrian Cashmore (4) |
Referee: |
| 7 March 1997 | Canterbury Crusaders |
19 – 17 | |
Lancaster Park, Christchurch | ||
| Try: James Kerr Con: Daryl Lilley Pen: Daryl Lilley (4) |
Scoreboard[6] | Try: Alama Ieremia, Jon Preston Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston |
Referee: |
| 8 March 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
26 – 33 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Matthew Burke, Richard Harry Con: Matthew Burke (2) Pen: Matthew Burke (4) |
Scoreboard[7] | Try: Eric Rush (2), Errol Brain |
Referee: |
| 8 March 1997 | Sharks |
75 – 43 | |
Kings Park Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Gavin Lawless (4), Jozuzi Joubert (2), Henry Honiball Jeremy Thomson, John Allan Con: Gavin Lawless (9) Pen: Gavin Lawless (4) |
Scoreboard[8] | Try: Jeff Wilson, Kees Meeuws, Lio Falaniko, Manassa Bari, Romi Ropati Tony Brown Con: Tony Brown (5) Pen: Tony Brown |
Referee: |
| 8 March 1997 | Northern Transvaal |
14 – 3 | |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Joost Van der Westhuizen (2) Con: Theo Van Rensburg (2) |
Scoreboard[9] | Pen: John Eales |
Attendance: 15,000 Referee: |
| 9 March 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
44 – 36 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Hennie le Roux, Ian McDonald, Japie Mulder, Joe Gillingham, Johan Roux Con: Gavin Johnson (5) Pen: Gavin Johnson (3) |
Scoreboard[10] | Try: Stephen Larkham (2), George Gregan, Joe Roff, Pat Howard Con: David Knox (4) Pen: David Knox |
Attendance: 12,000 |
Round 3
| 14 March 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
47 – 29 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Andre Vos, Gavin Johnson (2), Jannie van der Walt, Kobus Wiese Con: Gavin Johnson (5) Pen: Gavin Johnson (4) |
Try: Jeff Wilson, Manassa Bari, Romi Ropati, Taine Randell Con: Tony Brown (3) Pen: Tony Brown |
Referee: |
| 14 March 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
25 – 8 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Daniel Manu (2) Pen: Matt Burke (5) |
Try: Daryl Lilley Pen: Daryl Lilley |
Attendance: 22,000 |
| 15 March 1997 | Free State |
35 – 24 | |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Charl van Rensburg, Jan-Harm van Wyk, Werner Swanepoel Con: Jannie de Beer Pen: Jannie de Beer (5) Drop: Jannie de Beer |
Try: Dan Crowley, Jason Little, Shane Drahm Con: John Eales (3) Drop: Shane Drahm |
Referee: |
| 15 March 1997 | Waikato Chiefs |
16 – 26 | |
North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Scott McLeod Con: Bruce Reihana Pen: Bruce Reihana (2), Matt Cooper |
Try: Joeli Vidiri, Zinzan Brooke, penalty try Con: Carlos Spencer Pen: Carlos Spencer (2) Drop: Carlos Spencer |
Attendance: 25,000 Referee: |
| 16 March 1997 | Sharks |
35 – 26 | |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Joos Joubert (3), Walter Minnaar Con: Gavin Lawless (3) Pen: Gavin Lawless (3) |
Try: Joe Roff, John Langford, Marco Caputo, Stephen Larkham Con: Joe Roff (3) |
Attendance: |
| 16 March 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
64 – 32 | |
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: Finau Maka, Mark Allen, Martin Leslie (2), Norm Hewitt, Tana Umaga (3) Con: Jarrod Cunningham, Jon Preston (5) Pen: Jon Preston (4) |
Try: penalty try, FA Meiring, Johan Otto, Schutte Bekker Con: Theo van Rensburg (3) Pen: Theo van Rensburg (2) |
Referee: |
Round 4
| 22 March 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
27 – 7 | |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Jeff Wilson, Pailate Fili Con: Simon Culhane Pen: Simon Culhane (5) |
Try: Ruben Kruger Con: Dirkie Nortje |
Attendance: |
| 22 March 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
36 – 27 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Gavin Johnson, Johan Roux, Kobus Wiese Con: Gavin Johnson (3) Pen: Gavin Johnson (5) |
Try: Alistair Murdoch, Fili Finau, Stuart Pinkerton Con: Matt Burke (3) Pen: Matt Burke (2) |
Attendance: 22,636 Referee: |
| 22 March 1997 | Waikato Chiefs |
31 – 16 | |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Bruce Reihana, Dion Matthews, Matt Cooper Con: Matt Cooper (2) Pen: Matt Cooper (4) |
Try: Ben Tune Con: John Eales Pen: John Eales (3) |
Referee: |
| 22 March 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
49 – 29 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: George Gregan, Ipolito Fenukitau (3), John Langford, Mitch Hardy Con: David Knox (2) Pen: David Knox (4) Drop: David Knox |
Try: James Kerr, Paula Bale, Scott Robertson, Tabai Matson (2) Con: Leon MacDonald (2) |
| 22 March 1997 | Free State |
45 – 40 | |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Chris Badenhorst, Jaco Coetzee, Wybrand Els Con: Jannie de Beer (2), MJ Smith Pen: Hendrik Jordaan Kruger, MJ Smith (7) |
Try: Dirkie Strydom, Gary Teichmann, John Allan, Ollie Le Roux, Wayne Fyvie Con: Gavin Laweless (3) Pen: Gavin Lawless (3) |
Referee:  |
Round 5
| 28 March 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
38 – 19 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Joe Roff (3), Mitch Hardy, Troy Coker Con: David Knox (2) Pen: David Knox (3) |
Try: Jacques Olivier, Jannie Brooks, Kosie Jansen van Vuuren Con: THeo van Rensburg |
Attendance: 12,032 Referee: |
| 29 March 1997 | Canterbury Crusaders |
24 – 15 | |
Fraser Park, Timaru | ||
| Try: Daryl Gibson, Kevin Nepia Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Drop: Andrew Mehrtens |
Try: Paul Mitchell, Rhys Duggan Con: Matt Cooper Pen: Matt Cooper |
Attendance: 8,500 Referee: |
| 29 March 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
35 – 37 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Dawie du Toit, Japie Mulder, Joe Gillingham, Piet Krause Con: Gavin Johnson (3) Pen: Gavin Johnson (3) |
Try: Christian Cullen (2), Jason O'Halloran Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston (6) |
Attendance: 20,000 Referee: |
| 29 March 1997 | Sharks |
28 – 23 | |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Kevin Putt Con: Gavin Lawless Pen: Gavin Lawless (7) |
Try: David Campese, Richard Tombs Con: Matt Burke (2) Pen: Matt Burke (3) |
Attendance: 39,300 Referee: |
| 30 March 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
18 – 49 | |
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill | ||
| Pen: Simon Culhane (6) |
Try: Chris Badenhorst (2), Naka Drotske (2), Os du Randt, Rassie Erasmus, Wybrand Els Con: Jannie de Beer (7) |
Referee: |
| 31 March 1997 | Auckland Blues |
49 – 26 | |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Andrew Blowers (2), Brian Lima (2), Carlos Spencer, Joeli Vidiri Con: Adrian Cashmore (4), Carlos Spencer Pen: Adrian Cashmore (3) |
Try: Jason Little, Matthew Pini Con: John Eales (2) Pen: John Eales (4) |
Attendance: 33,000 Referee: |
Round 6
| 4 April 1997 | Sharks |
29 – 24 | |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: penalty try, Geoff Appleford Con: Gavin Lawless (2) Pen: Gavin Lawless (5) |
Try: Norm Hewitt, Stephen Bachop, Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston (3) Pen: Jon Preston |
Attendance: 40,303 Referee: |
| 4 April 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
50 – 23 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: Brett Robinson, James Holbeck, Joe Roff (2), Mitch Hardy, Stephen Larkham Con: David Knox (4) Pen: David Knox (4) |
Try: penalty try, Naka Drotske, Stephen Brink Con: Jannie de Beer Pen: Jannie de Beer (2) |
Attendance: 14,196 Referee: |
| 4 April 1997 | Auckland Blues |
29 – 28 | |
Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Joeli Vidiri, Robin Brooke Con: Adrian Cashmore (2) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (5) |
Try: Daryl Gibson, Daril Lilley, Kevin Nepia Con: Adrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) |
Referee: |
| 5 April 1997 | Queensland Reds |
37 – 24 | |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Ben Tune, Elton Flatley, Jason Little, Matt Cockbain Con: John Eales (4) Pen: John Eales (3) |
Try: penalty try, Jeff Wilson, Matt Carrington Con: Simon Culhane (3) Pen: Simon Culhane |
Attendance: 15,000 Referee: |
| 6 April 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
43 – 29 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Fili Finau, Graeme Bond, Matt Burke (3) Con: Matt Burke (3) Pen: Matt Burke (4) |
Try: André Snyman (2), Graeme Bouwer, Henry Tromp, Kosie Alberts Con: Graeme Bouwer, Kosie Alberts |
Attendance: 26,245 Referee: |
Round 7
| 11 April 1997 | Waikato Chiefs |
15 – 33 | |
North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Glen Osborne, Glenn Taylor Con: Blair Feeney Pen: Blair Feeney |
Try: Adrian Garvey (2), Cabous van der Westhuisen Con: Gavin Lawless (3) Pen: Gavin Lawless (4) |
Referee: |
| 12 April 1997 | Queensland Reds |
29 – 47 | |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Tim Horan, Willie Carne Con: John Eales (2) Pen: John Eales (5) |
Try: Alex Telea (2), Jason O'Halloran, Jon Preston, Stephen Bachop, Tana Umaga Con: Jon Preston (4) Pen: Jon Preston (3) |
Attendance: 15,196 Referee: |
| 12 April 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
16 – 16 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Hennie Le Roux Con: Johan Roux Pen: Gavin Johnson, Johan Roux (2) |
Try: Graeme Bouwer, Jacques Olivier Pen: Casper Steyn, Graeme Bouwer |
Attendance: 34,370 Referee: |
| 12 April 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
37 – 29 | |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Anton Oliver, Manassa Bari (2) Con: Tony Brown (2) Pen: Tony Brown (5) Drop: Tony Brown |
Try: Daryl Lilley, Leon MacDonald Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (5) |
Referee: |
| 12 April 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
36 – 11 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Alistair Murdoch, David Campese, Michael Brial, Richard Tombs, Sam Payne Con: Matt Burke (4) Pen: Matt Burke |
Try: Stephen Brink Pen: MJ Smith (2) |
Attendance: 22,016 Referee: |
| 12 April 1997 | Auckland Blues |
41 – 29 | |
Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Adrian Cashmore, Brian Lima, Eroni Clarke (2), Lee Stensness, Siuleo Frederik Lafuaiali'i Con: Adrian Cashmore (3), Carlos Spencer Pen: Adrian Cashmore |
Try: James Holbeck, Joe Roff, Stephen Larkham, Troy Coker Con: David Knox, Joe Roff, Stephen Larkham Pen: David Knox |
Referee: |
Round 8
| 18 April 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
9 – 15 | |
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill | ||
| Pen: Tony Brown (3) |
Try: George Gregan, Owen Finegan Con: David Knox Pen: David Knox |
Referee: |
| 19 April 1997 | Auckland Blues |
63 – 22 | |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Carlos Spencer, Dylan Mika, Jeremy Stanley, Joeli Vidiri, Michael Jones, Ofisa Tonu'u (2), Siuleo Frederik Lafaiali'i Zinzan Brooke (2) Con: Carlos Spencer (5) Pen: Carlos Spencer |
Try: Japie Mulder, Johan Roux, Warren Brosnihan Con: Johan Roux (2) Pen: Johan Roux |
Referee: |
| 19 April 1997 | Northern Transvaal |
34 – 27 | |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Graeme Bouwer, Jacques Olivier (2), Nicky van der Walt Con: Casper Steyn (4) Pen: Casper Steyn (2) |
Try: Dean Anglesey, Glen Osborne Con: Matt Cooper Pen: Matt Cooper (5) |
Referee: |
| 19 April 1997 | Canterbury Crusaders |
26 – 26 | |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: penalty try, Mark Mayerhofler Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (4) |
Try: Henry Honiball, Mark Andrews, Pieter Muller, Wickus van Heerden Con: Henry Honiball (3) |
Referee: |
| 19 April 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
16 – 26 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: penalty try Con: Matt Burke Pen: Matt Burke (3) |
Try: Ben Tune, Damien Smith, Mark Connors Con: John Eales Pen: John Eales (3) |
Attendance: 15,196 Referee: |
| 20 April 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
59 – 30 | |
Athletic Park, Wellington | ||
| Try: penalty try, Christian Cullen (3), Jason O'Halloran, Mark Cooksley, Martin Leslie, Tana Umaga Con: Jarrod Cunningham, Jon Preston (4) Pen: Jon Preston (3) |
Try: Charl van Rensburg, Os du Randt, Stephen Brink Con: Jannie de Beer (3) Pen: Jannie de Beer (3) |
Attendance: 25,000 Referee: |
Round 9
| 25 April 1997 | Canterbury Crusaders |
23 – 0 | |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Afato So'oalo, Andrew Mehrtens, Todd Blackadder Con: Andrew Mehrtens Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (2) |
Referee: |
| 26 April 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
56 – 9 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: David Knox, George Gregan, Joe Roff (3), Mitch Hardy (2), Patricio Noriega Con: David Knox (5) Pen: David Knox (2) |
Pen: Matt Burke (3) |
Attendance: 18,753 Referee: |
| 26 April 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
60 – 34 | |
Athletic Park, Wellington | ||
| Try: Alex Telea (2), Christian Cullen, Filo Tiatia, Jason O'Halloran (2), Tana Umaga (3) Con: Christian Cullen (6) Pen: Christian Cullen |
Try: Ace Tiatia, Brett McCormack, Josh Kronfeld, Kupu Vanisi, Matt Carrington Con: Tony Brown (3) Pen: Tony Brown |
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| 26 April 1997 | Free State |
27 – 13 | |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Hendrik Jordaan Kruger, Jan-Harm van Wyk, Rassie Erasmus, Wybrand Els Con: MJ Smith (2) Pen: MJ Smith |
Try: Michael Collins Con: Matt Cooper Pen: Matt Cooper (2) |
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| 27 April 1997 | Auckland Blues |
39 – 17 | |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: penalty try, Carlos Spencer, Joeli Vidiri, Ofisa Tonu'u, Sean Fitzpatrick Con: Carlos Spencer (4) Pen: Carlos Spencer (2) |
Try: John Slade, Kevin Putt Con: Gavin Lawless (2) Pen: Gavin Lawless |
Referee: |
Round 10
| 2 May 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
19 – 3 | |
McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Try: Christian Cullen, Jason O'Halloran, Martin Leslie Con: Christian Cullen (2) |
Pen: Matt Burke |
Referee: |
| 3 May 1997 | Northern Transvaal |
23 – 22 | |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Boeta Wessels, Johan Schutte Con: Casper Steyn (2) Pen: Casper Steyn (3) |
Try: Afato So'oalo (2), Steve Surridge Con: Daryl Lilley (2) Pen: Andrew Mehrtens |
Referee: |
| 3 May 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
28 – 45 | |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Anton Oliver, Josh Kronfeld, Romi Ropati, Taine Randall Con: TOny Brown Pen: Brendan Laney, Tony Brown |
Try: Jeremy Stanley (2), Joeli Vidiri, Lee Stensness, Ofisa Tonu'u, Robin Brooke (2) Con: Adrian Cashmore, Carlos Spencer (4) |
Attendance: 11,500 Referee: |
| 3 May 1997 | Queensland Reds |
40 – 3 | |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Penalty try, Ben Tune, David Wilson, Glenn Panoho, Jason Little, John Eales Con: John Eales (5) |
Pen: Gavin Lawless |
Attendance: 14,826 Referee: |
| 3 May 1997 | Waikato Chiefs |
47 – 9 | |
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Caleb Ralph (2), Deon Muir, Scott McLeod Con: Matt Cooper (5) Pen: Matt Cooper (4) |
Pen: Gavin Johnson (3) |
Referee: |
Round 11
| 9 May 1997 | Otago Highlanders |
16 – 27 | |
Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Lio Flaniko Con: Simon Culhane Pen: Simon Culhane (3) |
Try: Alistair Murdoch, Jason Madz, Michael Brial Con: Matt Burke (3) Pen: Matt Burke (2) |
Referee: |
| 9 May 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
48 – 34 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: George Gregan, Joe Roff (2), Mitch Hardy, Owen Finegan, Stephen Larkham, Troy Coker Con: David Knox (5) Pen: David Knox |
Try: Aaron Hopa, Eric Rush (3) Con: Ian Foster (4) Pen: Matt Cooper (2) |
Attendance: 13,742 Referee: |
| 10 May 1997 | Free State |
11 – 16 | |
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein | ||
| Try: Werner Swanepoel Pen: MJ Smith (2) |
Try: Daryl Lilley Con: Darryl Lilley Pen: Darryl Lilley (3) |
Referee: |
| 10 May 1997 | Queensland Reds |
40 – 27 | |
Ballymore Stadium, Brisbane | ||
| Try: Damien Smith, Daniel Herbert, Jason Little, Scott Webster, Tim Horan Con: John Eales (3) Pen: John Eales (3) |
Try: Chris Rossouw (2), Jopie Adlam, Warren Brosnihan Con: Dawie du Toit, Edrich Lubbe Pen: Edrich Lubbe |
Attendance: 13,846 Referee: |
| 10 May 1997 | Auckland Blues |
45 – 42 | |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Carlos Spencer, Craig Dowd, Joeli Vidiri, Michael Jones, Zinzan Brooke Con: Adrian Cashmore (3) Pen: Adrian Cashmore, Carlos Spencer (2) |
Try: Finau Maka, Jarrod Cunningham, Mark Allen, Tana Umaga (2) Con: Jon Preston (4) Pen: Jon Preston (3) |
Referee: |
| 11 May 1997 | Sharks |
27 – 27 | |
ABSA Stadium, Durban | ||
| Try: Adrian Garvey, Gavin Lawless (2), John Allan Con: Gavin Lawless (2) Pen: Gavin Lawless |
Try: André Snyman, Boeta Wessels, Johan Schutte Con: Casper Steyn (3) Pen: Casper Steyn (2) |
Attendance: 36,270 Referee: |
Round 12
| 16 May 1997 | Waikato Chiefs |
18 – 34 | |
Owen Delany Park, Taupo | ||
| Try: Caleb Ralph, Glenn Taylor Con: Blair Feeney Pen: Ian Foster (2) |
Try: Doug Howlett (3) Con: Simon Culhane (2) Pen: Simon Culhane (4), Tony Brown |
Attendance: 10,000 Referee: |
| 16 May 1997 | Northern Transvaal |
23 – 35 | |
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||
| Try: Kobus Engelbrecht, Matthys Bekker, Nicky van der Walt Con: Casper Steyn Pen: Casper Steyn (2) |
Try: Andre Venter, Brendan Venter, Chris Badenhorst (2), Helgard Müller Con: Jannie de Beer (5) |
Attendance: 35,000 Referee: |
| 17 May 1997 | NSW Waratahs |
20 – 34 | |
Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney | ||
| Try: Alistair Murdoch (2) Con: Matt Burke (2) Pen: Matt Burke (2) |
Try: Brian Lima (2), Dylan Mika, Zinzan Brooke Con: Adrian Cashmore (4) Pen: Adrian Cashmore (2) |
Attendance: 30,793 Referee: |
| 17 May 1997 | Canterbury Crusaders |
48 – 3 | |
Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Daryl Gibson, Justin Marshall, Mark Hammett, Mark Mayerhofler (2), Scott Robertson Con: Andrew Mehrtens (2), Daryl Lilley Pen: Andrew Mehrtens (3) Drop: Andrew Mehrtens |
Pen: John Eales |
Referee: |
| 17 May 1997 | Gauteng Lions |
42 – 8 | |
Ellis Park, Johannesburg | ||
| Try: Dawie du Toit (2), Jannie van der Walt, Joe Gillingham, Jopie Adlam Con: Edrich Lubbe (4) Pen: Edrich Lubbe (3) |
Try: Cabous van der Westhuisen Pen: Gavin Lawless |
Attendance: 36,260 Referee: |
| 18 May 1997 | Wellington Hurricanes |
29 – 35 | |
Athletic Park, Wellington | ||
| Try: Christian Cullen (2), Filo Tiatia Con: Jon Preston Pen: Jon Preston (4) |
Try: George Gregan, Joe Roff, Mitch Hardy (2), Troy Coker Con: David Knox (2) Pen: David Knox (2) |
Attendance: 30,400 Referee: |
Finals
Semi finals
| 24 May 1997 | Auckland Blues |
55 – 36 | |
Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Adrian Cashmore Carlos Spencer Eroni Clarke Joeli Vidiri Mark Carter Zinzan Brooke Con: Adrian Cashmore (6) Pen: Adrian Cashmore |
Try: Errol Steward Henry Honiball Joos Joubert Lawrence Payne Con: Henry Honiball (3) |
Referee: |
| 24 May 1997 | ACT Brumbies |
33 – 20 | |
Canberra Stadium, Canberra | ||
| Try: George Gregan James Holbeck Joe Roff Mitch Hardy Con: David Knox Pen: David Knox (2) |
Try: Christian Cullen (2) Con: Jon Preston (2) Pen: Jon Preston (2) |
Attendance: 23,731 Referee: |
Grand final
31 May 1997 |
| Auckland Blues |
23 – 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Try: Dowd, Jones Con: Cashmore (2) Pen: Cashmore (3) |
Try: Roff Con: Roff |
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Attendances
| Team | Main Stadium | Capacity | Total Attendance | Average Attendance | % Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park | 50,000 | |||
| Waikato Stadium | 25,800 | |||
| Westpac Stadium | 34,500 | |||
| Jade Stadium | 36,500 | |||
| Carisbrook | 29,000 | |||
| Ballymore Stadium | 18,000 | 73,968 | 14,793 | 82% |
| Canberra Stadium | 25,011 | |||
| Sydney Football Stadium | 44,000 | |||
| ABSA Stadium | 52,000 | |||
| Loftus Versfeld | 51,762 | |||
| Ellis Park | 62,567 | |||
| Free State Stadium | 46,000 |
Notes and references
Further reading
- McIlraith, M. (2005).Ten Years of Super 12, Auckland: Hodder Moa. ISBN 1-86971-025-8
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Wellington Hurricanes 18-23 The Chiefs". South African Rugby Union. 28 February 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Queensland Reds 19-24 Australian Capital Territories Brumbies". South African Rugby Union. 1 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Blue Bulls 40-40 Auckland Blues". South African Rugby Union. 1 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Free State 20-24 Gauteng Lions". South African Rugby Union. 2 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Free State 15-24 Auckland Blues". South African Rugby Union. 7 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Canterbury Crusaders 19-17 Wellington Hurricanes". South African Rugby Union. 7 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – New South Wales Waratahs 26-33 The Chiefs". South African Rugby Union. 8 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Natal Sharks 75-43 Otago Highlanders". South African Rugby Union. 8 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Blue Bulls 14-3 Queensland Reds". South African Rugby Union. 8 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- "SA Rugby Match Centre – Gauteng Lions 44-36 Australian Capital Territories Brumbies". South African Rugby Union. 9 March 1997. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
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