Game 1
New Zealand 13 def. Great Britain 8
Team Info
- Previous Game:
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Kiwis World Cup Tour 1972 - Game 3 vs. Salford
- Next Game:
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New Zealand vs Great Britain 1974 - Game 2 vs. Great Britain
- Previous Game:
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Lions Tour 1974 - Game 21 vs. North Island
- Next Game:
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Lions Tour 1974 - Game 23 vs. NZ Maori
- Out:
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David Watkins (fullback), Maurice Richards (wing), John Butler (five-eighth), Alan Bates (halfback), Paul Rose (front row), Keith Bridges (front row), Bill Ramsey (bench)
- In:
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Paul Charlton (fullback), Chris Hesketh (centre), Steve Nash (halfback), Terry Clawson (front row), Jimmy Thompson (front row), George Nicholls (lock)
- Changes:
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David Redfearn (centre to wing), Kevin Ashcroft (hooker to bench), John Gray (second row to hooker), Steve Norton (lock to second row), Ken Gill (bench to five-eighth)
Match Notes
Colin Dixon was send off 16 mins into the 2nd half for a high tackle on John Greengrass, several members of the British team were incensed by the refereeing of Mr Percival and threatens to walk off in protest. Management later described the refereeing as disgraceful.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash
