Final
| Saturday, 25 June |
Australia | 13–12 | Great Britain | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 24,457 Referee: W. Thompson (Great Britain) |
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Great Britain were the underdogs going to the final, which was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. They managed to dominate the possession, and it took a last minute try from Australia’s John Kolc to secure the Cup in front of 24,457 spectators.
Australia: Graham Eadie; Allan McMahon (1 try), Mick Cronin (2 goals), Russel Gartner (1 try), Mark Harris, John Peard, John Kolc (1 try), Greg Pierce, Ray Higgs, Arthur Beetson (c), Terry Randall, Nick Geiger, Greg Veivers; Denis Fitzgerald.
Great Britain: George Fairbairn (3 goals); Stuart Wright, John Holmes, Les Dyl, Bill Francis; Roger Millward (c), Steve Nash; Philip "Phil" Hogan, Edward "Eddie" Bowman, George Nicholls, Steve Pitchford (1 try), Keith Elwell, Jimmy Thompson; Ken Gill (1 try), Len Casey.
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