2017 Anzac Test

The 2017 Anzac Test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at Canberra Stadium. It was the 18th and last Anzac Test played between the two nations since the first was played under the Super League banner in 1997. The match was played on 5 May 2017.[1]

2017 (2017) Anzac Test  ()
Australia
 New Zealand
30 12
12 Total
AUS 246 30
NZL 012 12
Date5 May 2017
StadiumGIO Stadium Canberra
LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Charles Savory Medal Matt Gillett
Referees Matt Cecchin
Attendance18,535
Broadcast partners
Broadcasters
Commentators

The Australian team was announced on 26 April,[2] while the New Zealand team was announced on 30 April with the starters and 18th man named on 4 May.[3][4]

The Junior Kangaroos beat the Junior Kiwis.[5][6]

Squads
Australia Position New Zealand
Darius Boyd Fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Blake Ferguson Wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Will Chambers Centre Jordan Kahu
Josh Dugan Centre Dean Whare
Valentine Holmes Wing Jordan Rapana
Johnathan Thurston Five-Eighth Kieran Foran
Cooper Cronk Halfback Shaun Johnson
Andrew Fifita2 Prop Jesse Bromwich (c)
Cameron Smith (c) Hooker Issac Luke
David Klemmer Prop Russell Packer
Boyd Cordner 2nd Row Kevin Proctor
Matt Gillett 2nd Row Simon Mannering
Trent Merrin Lock Jason Taumalolo
Michael Morgan Interchange Adam Blair
Jake Trbojevic1 Interchange Martin Taupau
Tyson Frizell Interchange Kenny Bromwich
Sam Thaiday Interchange Kodi Nikorima
Mal Meninga Coach David Kidwell

1 - Josh Papalii was originally selected to play but was withdrawn due to suspension. His original replacement, Shannon Boyd, also withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Jake Trbojevic who was 18th Man.[7]
2 - Aaron Woods was originally selected to play but withdrew due to injury. He was replaced by Andrew Fifita.[8]

Match summary
5 May 2017
8:05pm (AEST)
Australia  30 – 12  New Zealand
Tries:
Dugan (12') 1
Ferguson (17') 1
Chambers (29') 1
Frizell (35') 1
Trbojevic (44') 1
Goals:
Thurston 5/5
(13', 19', 30', 36', 46')		 [9] Tries:
Mannering (56') 1
Tuivasa-Sheck (65') 1
Goals:
Kahu 2/2
(57', 66')
GIO Stadium Canberra, Canberra
Attendance: 18,535
Referee: Matt Cecchin
Man of the Match: Matt Gillett

Women's Test
2017 (2017) Women's Anzac Test  ()
Australia
 New Zealand
16 4
12 Total
AUS 124 16
NZL 40 4
Date5 May 2017
StadiumGIO Stadium Canberra
LocationCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Broadcast partners
Broadcasters
Commentators

A Women's rugby league match between the Australian Jillaroos and New Zealand Kiwi Ferns served as the curtain-raiser for the main game.

Australia initially named a squad with 25 players on April 26.[10] This was then finalised to 20 in preparation for the Trans-Tasman Test.[11]

New Zealand named their 18 player squad in preparation for the Trans-Tasman Test on April 26.[12][13]

Women's squads
Australia Position New Zealand
Isabelle Kelly Fullback Sarina Fiso (c)
Karina Brown Wing Langi Veainu
Corban McGregor Centre Corrina Whiley
Caitlin Moran Centre Va'anessa Molia-Fraser
Chelsea Baker Wing Atawhai Tupaea
Zahara Temara Five-Eighth Georgia Hale
Simone Smith Halfback Alex Cook
Ruan Sims (c) Prop Lilieta Maumau
Brittany Breayley Hooker Krystal Rota
Heather Ballinger Prop Bunty Kuruwaka-Crowe
Renae Kunst 2nd Row Crystal Tamarua
Annette Brander 2nd Row Teuila Fotu-Moala
Simaima Taufu-Kautai Lock Laura Mariu
Ali Brigginshaw Interchange Annetta Nuuausala
Rebecca Young Interchange Hilda Peters
Elliana Walton Interchange Ngatokotoru Arakua
Maddie Studdon Interchange Nora Maaka
Brad Donald Coach Tony Benson

Match summary
5 May 2017
Australian Jillaroos 16 – 4 Kiwi Ferns
Tries:
Kelly (10') 1
Temara (29') 1
Kunst (51') 1
Goals:
Moran 2/3
(11', 30')		 [14] Tries:
Tupaea (25') 1
Goals:
Laura Mariu 0/1

See also

References
  1. "NRL 2017: Canberra to host final Anzac Test, Mal Meninga back international changes". Fox Sports. 13 February 2017.
  2. "2017 Kangaroos Anzac Test squad". NRL.com. 26 April 2017.
  3. "Kiwis team announced to take on Kangaroos". NRL.com. 30 April 2017.
  4. "Kiwis starters named for Anzac Test". 4 May 2017 – via New Zealand Herald.
  5. "Junior Roos power past Kiwi counterparts".
  6. "Junior Kangaroos v Junior Kiwis: Live stream".
  7. "Kangaroos squad updated". NRL.com. 30 April 2017.
  8. "Fifita joins Kangaroos squad". NRL.com. 30 April 2017.
  9. Gabor, Martin (5 May 2017). "Kangaroos win in Smith's 50th Test". NRL.com.
  10. "Harvey Norman Jillaroos squad named". 26 April 2017.
  11. "Harvey Norman Jillaroos ANZAC Test team". nrl.com. 30 April 2017.
  12. "New coach of Kiwi Ferns names six debutants for Anzac test against Australian Jillaroos". 26 April 2017.
  13. "Representative Round team lists".
  14. Kennedy, Chris (5 May 2017). "Debutants star as Jillaroos dominate Ferns". NRL.com.
External video
ANZAC TEST 2017: Australia v New Zealand on YouTube
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