2000 Anzac Test


The 2000 Anzac test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New [Zealand national rugby league team|New Zealand] at the Sydney Olympic Stadium 21 April 2000. It was the fourth Anzac test played between the two nations since the first was played under the Super League banner in 1997 and the third to be played in Sydney.

Squads

Scott Hill and Chris McKenna made their test debuts for Australia, while Tasesa Lavea made his debut for New Zealand.
AustraliaPositionNew Zealand
Darren LockyerRichie Barnett
Mat RogersNigel Vagana
Ryan GirdlerRichie Blackmore
Shaun TimminsHenry Paul
Wendell SailorLesley Vainikolo
Brad Fittler Robbie Paul
Brett KimmorleyStacey Jones
Shane WebckeJoe Vagana
Jason HetheringtonRichard Swain
Rodney HoweCraig Smith
Gorden TallisMatt Rua
Bryan FletcherStephen Kearney
Jason SmithTyran Smith
Jason StevensInterchangeTony Puletua
Robbie KearnsInterchangeJason Lowrie
Scott HillInterchangeDavid Kidwell
Chris McKennaInterchangeTasesa Lavea
Chris AndersonCoachFrank Endacott

Match Summary

Australia withstood an early challenge from the Kiwis before running in four tries in the first half with a further five tries after the break. The win set a then record winning margin and highest score for Australia in rugby league test matches against New Zealand. With two tries and eight goals, Mat Rogers set the individual points scoring record for Australia at 24 points in matches against New Zealand, breaking the record of Eric Simms.