2004 Anzac Test
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The 2004 ANZAC test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at the EnergyAustralia Stadium in Newcastle on 23 April 2004. It was the 5th Anzac test played between the two nations since the first was played under the Super League banner in 1997 and the first to be played in Newcastle.
Squads
| Australia | Position | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Minichiello | Fullback | Nigel Vagana |
| Timana Tahu | Wing | Lesley Vainikolo |
| Matthew Gidley | Centre | Paul Whatuira |
| Brent Tate | Centre | Clinton Toopi |
| Michael De Vere | Wing | Francis Meli |
| Darren Lockyer (c) | Five-Eighth | Sione Faumuina |
| Craig Gower | Halfback | Thomas Leuluai |
| Shane Webcke | Prop | Jason Cayless |
| Danny Buderus | Hooker | Robbie Paul |
| Joel Clinton | Prop | Nathan Cayless (c) |
| Nathan Hindmarsh | 2nd Row | Tony Puletua |
| Steve Price | 2nd Row | Joe Galuvao |
| Shaun Timmins | Lock | David Kidwell |
| Shaun Berrigan | Interchange | Jerry Seuseu |
| Trent Waterhouse | Interchange | Sonny Bill Williams |
| Michael Crocker | Interchange | Tevita Leo-Latu |
| Luke Bailey | Interchange | Stephen Kearney |
| Wayne Bennett | Coach | Daniel Anderson |
Match Summary
| 23 April 2004 7:30pm (AEST) |
| Australia | 37 – 10 | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Tries Michael Crocker Michael De Vere Craig Gower Darren Lockyer Anthony Minichiello Timana Tahu Brent Tate Goals Michael de Vere (4/7) Field Goals Darren Lockyer | Tries David Kidwell Lesley Vainikolo Goals Sione Faumuina (1/2) |
| EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle Attendance: 21,537 Referee: Sean Hampstead Australia Player of the Match: Darren Lockyer |