Rugby League New Zealand v Australia 1999 Tri-Nations Opening Game

The scintillating opening game of the 1999 Tri-Nations series (also involving Great Britain) was played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.

Teams:
New Zealand: 1. Richie Barnett; 2. Nigel Vagana; 3. Ruben Wiki; 4. Willie Talau; 5. Lesley Vainikolo; 6. Robbie Paul; 7. Stacey Jones; 8. Joe Vagana; 9. Henry Paul; 10. Craig Smith; 11. Matt Rua; 12. Stephen Kearney; 13. Logan Swann. Reserves: 14. David Kidwell; 15. Jason Lowrie; 16. Nathan Cayless; 17. Richard Swain. Coach: Frank Endacott.

Australia: 1. Robbie Ross; 2. Mat Rogers; 3. Matt Gidley; 4. Russell Richardson; 5. Wendell Sailor; 6. Brad Fittler; 7. Brett Kimmorley; 8. Darren Britt; 9. Craig Gower; 10. Rodney Howe; 11. Bryan Fletcher; 12. Nik Kosef; 13. Jason Smith. Reserves: 14. Darren Lockyear; 15. Darren Smith; 16. Jason Stevens; 17. Michael Vella. Coach: Chris Anderson.

Referee: Russell Smith (England)