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The 1980 Kangaroo Tour of New Zealand was a mid-season tour of New Zealand by the Australia national rugby league team. The Australians played seven matches on tour, including a two test series against the New Zealand national rugby league team. The tour began on 1 June and finished on 17 June.
Leadership
As he had been since 1978, Frank Stanton was the coach of the Australian team. Canterbury-Bankstwon hooker, Greek born George Peponis, was the tour captain.
Touring squad
The 18 man squad was made up mostly of those playing in the Sydney Premiership. Although not the only Queenslander in the squad, Chris Close was the sole player selected from Queensland, prior to his Man of the Match performance in the experimental 1980 State of Origin game. In his first game against the NZ Māori, Close was sent-off.
* Tests and (as sub) not included in Games total.
Tour
The Australian's played seven games on the tour, winning five, losing one with one drawn game.
= 1st Test
=Māori: James Leuluai, Lou Kapa, John Smith, Dennis Williams (c), Ron Siulepa, Ray Harris, Dennis Key, Rick Muru, Howie Tamati, Warren Rangi, Pat Poasa, Kevin Tamati, Ian Bell. Reserves – Bart Herangi. Coach – Tom Newton
Australia: Garry Dowling, Chris Anderson, Graham Quinn, Chris Close, Greg Brentnall, Steve Martin, Tommy Raudonikis (c), Rohan Hancock, John Lang, Rod Morris, Rod Reddy, Graeme Wynn, Jim Leis. Reserves – Kerry Boustead, Craig Young
Central Districts: Paul Christensen, Lou Kapa, John Whittaker (c), Gary Butler, Nolan Tupaea, Lance Pupuke, Monty Henry, Paul Te Ariki, Howie Tamati, Whetu Henry, Eddie Allbright, Bruce Gall, Victor Bracken. Reserves – John Knuckey, Mike Butler. Coach –
Australia: Garry Dowling, Chris Anderson, Greg Brentnall, Michael Cronin, Graham Quinn, Alan Thompson (c), Steve Martin, Rohan Hancock, John Lang, Craig Young, Les Boyd, Rod Reddy, Ray Price. Reserves – Chris Close, Graeme Wynn
New Zealand XIII: Gary Kemble, Dick Uluave, Lewis Hudson, Ron O'Regan, Mark Petersen, Chris Menzies, Daryl Morrison, Danny Campbell, Paul Ravlich, Alan Rushton, Tony Coll (c), Graeme West, Gary Prohm. Reserves – Billy Kells, Owen Wright. Coach – Neville Denton
Australia: Greg Brentnall, Chris Anderson, Chris Close, Michael Cronin, Graham Quinn, Alan Thompson, Tommy Raudonikis, Rod Morris, George Peponis (c), Craig Young, Les Boyd, Rod Reddy, Ray Price. Reserves – Steve Martin, Graeme Wynn
South Island: Michael O'Donnell, Michael Williams, Bruce Dickinson, Bernard Green, Paul McCone, Chris Menzies, Gordon Smith, Mark Broadhurst, Paul Truscott, Alan Rushton, Kevin Franklin, Tony Coll (c), Barry Edkins. Reserves – David Field, Wayne Dwyer. Coach – Cecil Clark
Australia: Garry Dowling, Graham Quinn, Chris Close, Greg Brentnall, Chris Anderson, Steve Martin, Tommy Raudonikis (c), Rod Morris, John Lang, Rohan Hancock, Jim Leis, Graeme Wynn, Ray Price. Reserves – Alan Thompson, Les Boyd
= 2nd Test
=Auckland: Gary Kemble, Chris Jordan, James Leuluai, Dennis Williams (c), Dane O'Hara, Ron O'Regan, John Smith, Doug Gailey, John Gordon, Pat Poasa, Tom Conroy, Alan McCarthy, Gary Prohm. Reserves – Ian Bell, Dave Lepper. Coach – Don Hammond
Australia: Greg Brentnall, Graham Quinn, Michael Cronin, Jim Leis, Les Boyd, Steve Martin, Tommy Raudonikis, John Lang, Craig Young, Rod Reddy, Graeme Wynn, Ray Price (c). Reserves –
Statistics
Leading Try Scorer
4 by Rod Reddy and Graham Quinn
Leading Point Scorer
50 by Michael Cronin (2 tries, 22 goals)
Largest Test Attendance
12,321 – First test vs New Zealand at Carlaw Park
Largest non-test Attendance
14,000 – Australia vs Auckland at Carlaw Park
References
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- 1980 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1989 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1985 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- List of rugby league tours
- Kangaroo Tour
- 1969 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1961 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1965 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1971 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
- 1953 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand
