Played on 26th June 1985 at the Hutt Recreational Ground not the Basin Reserve.
This was a night game.
HT - Aust 6-4
Central Dist:
1 - Vaun O'Callaghan - Waikato - Inv
2 - Bill Baker - West Coast - Inv
3 - Ben Mathews - Wellington
4 - Kelly Shelford - Auckland - Inv
5 - John Gray - Wellington
6 - Gerard Katene - Wellington
7 - Phil Bancroft - Canterbury - Inv
8 - Glen Bell - Auckland - Inv
9 - Barry Harvey - Taranaki
10 - James Goulding (c) - Auckland - Inv
11 - Mike Kuiti - Wellington
12 - Sam Stewart - Wellington
13 - Philip Henry - Wellington
14 - Gary Freeman - Auckland - Inv
15 - Dave MacFarlane - Auckland - Inv
Coach - John O'Sullivan
The Australian team was:
1 - O'Connor
2 - Ribot
3 - Close
4 - Meninga
5 - Ferguson
6 - Murray
7 - Hasler
8 - Tunks
9 - Conescu
10 - Roach
11 - Fullerton-Smith
12 - Vautin
13 - Pearce (c)
14 - Jack
15 - Elias
Australia - 24
Trs - Close 2, Ferguson 2, Hasler
Gls - Meninga 1/4, O'connor 1/2
CD Inv XIII - 4
Trs - Gray 1
Thanks again I did load this game last night when I realised I'd missed these tour games. The info I have says the game was played at Lower Hutt but no venue name I have assumed it is Petone Recreation Ground as Hutt Recreation Ground is not currently in the RLP database but I'll get that added.
Central Districts sub Dave MacFarlane was an invitational player from Auckland.
Definately played at the Hutt Rec Ground in Lower Hutt which was a common ground for league games as it was the only ground with lights in those days.
Vaun O'Callaghan was also an Invitational player.
Was a 7.30pm kick off.
I spoke to one of the touch judges who kindly sent some photos of the programme.
Programme names the team Central Districts XIII
Yes Hutt Recreational Ground has now been added, I noted this being an invitational side and players from other area's were selected.