Game 2
Australia 31 def. New Zealand 7
Team Info
Australia
- Previous Game:
- 1972 Australia vs New Zealand - Game 1 vs. New Zealand
- Next Game:
- 1972 World Cup - Game 2 vs. Great Britain
- Out:
- Mark Harris (wing)
- In:
- Wayne Stewart (wing), Ted Goodwin (bench), Jim Murphy (bench)
New Zealand
- Previous Game:
- 1972 Australia vs New Zealand - Game 1 vs. Australia
- Next Game:
- 1972 World Cup - Game 1 vs. France
- Out:
- John Whittaker (fullback), Dave Sorensen (five-eighth), Ken Stirling (halfback), Robert Orchard (front row)
- In:
- Warren Collicoat (fullback), Shane Dowsett (halfback), Robert Paul (front row), Dick Bolton (bench)
- Changes:
- Dennis Williams (centre to five-eighth), John O'Sullivan (bench to centre)
Match Notes
Ken Stirling & Rob Orchard withdrew from the New Zealand team and were replaced by Shane Dowsett & Bob Paul.
In the 2nd half after 14 mins Jim Murphy replaced Bob McCarthy & after 22 mins Ted Goodwin replaced George Ambrum.
Dennis Williams wore jersey 19 in the 2nd half.
New Zealand replaced Tony Kriletich 31 mins into the 2nd half with Dick Bolton.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash, Max Turner
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