England 0 lost to Australia 25
Team Info
England
- Previous Game:
- 1975 World Championship Series - Game 3 vs. Australia
- Next Game:
- 1976/77 European Championship - Game 1 vs. Wales
- Out:
- George Fairbairn (fullback), John Holmes (centre), Les Dyl (centre), David Redfearn (wing), Brian Hogan (front row), John Bridges (hooker), Bob Irving (second row), Steve Norton (lock)
- In:
- Ray Dutton (fullback), David Smith (wing), Nigel Stephenson (centre), Harry Beverley (front row), Keith Bridges (hooker), Stan Fearnley (lock), David Eckersley (bench), Charlie Stone (bench)
- Changes:
- Eric Hughes (bench to centre), Mick Adams (bench to second row)
Australia
- Previous Game:
- 1975 Kangaroos World Cup Tour - Game 10 vs. York
- Next Game:
- 1977 Kangaroos World Cup Tour - Game 1 vs. South Island
- Out:
- Allan McMahon (wing), Jim Porter (wing), John Brass (five-eighth), Ian Mackay (front row), Denis Fitzgerald (second row)
- In:
- Johnny Rhodes (wing), John Peard (five-eighth), Ray Higgs (second row)
- Changes:
- Ian Schubert (fullback to wing), Graham Eadie (bench to fullback), Arthur Beetson (bench to front row)
Match Notes
Not much is known about exactly how this match came about. According to The Times (UK), it was requested by the Australians. It is believed the idea was formulated on the basis that Australia failed to beat England throughout the World Cup tournament, and thus were not worthy winners.
Millward & Raudonikis were sent off after 7 mins.
Porter & Mackay were non-playing reserves for Australia.
Man of the Match was Graham Eadie.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Rugby League Tables, Derek Farrar, Greg Fiveash
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