The record Ashes crowd in Wigan was set at Central Park during the 1959-60 Kangaroo Tour. That day (12 December 1959) some 26,089 were on hand to see Great Britain defeat Australia 18-12 in the 3rd and deciding test to win The Ashes for the last time to date on home soil. This game saw the record Ashes attendance at the new stadium (then JJB Stadium) with 25,011.
This was the first Ashes Test in Wigan since the 3rd test of the 1986 series at Central Park, though it wasn't the longest wait Wigan had between Ashes tests. The record is so far 19 years (1959-1978 and 2003-present).
Have a look at the 1982 Australian team. Only Johns and Lockyer would be a certainty to make it. Maybe Lockyer at fullback, Fittler might just squeak in at centre. Hardly conceded a try let alone being in danger of losing a match.
Typical poms, at about the 1:26:36 mark still putting in the dirty play, just a little sly punch in the tackle what a bunch of grubs ! Maybe, just maybe if they put as much work into playing Rugby League as they do into whingeing and grubby play they may win the Ashes back ? Commentators are a joke !
Rugby league is a northern sport, its meant to be played hard. If you don't like it invent your own sport instead of leeching off ours and then complaining about it.
@@kizjay2730 well piss off and play that then. Rugby leagues greatest mistake was trying to expand to other countries/regions. Should have stayed in the North of England where it belongs.
Great test series Shaun, cheers.
The record Ashes crowd in Wigan was set at Central Park during the 1959-60 Kangaroo Tour. That day (12 December 1959) some 26,089 were on hand to see Great Britain defeat Australia 18-12 in the 3rd and deciding test to win The Ashes for the last time to date on home soil.
This game saw the record Ashes attendance at the new stadium (then JJB Stadium) with 25,011.
This was the first Ashes Test in Wigan since the 3rd test of the 1986 series at Central Park, though it wasn't the longest wait Wigan had between Ashes tests. The record is so far 19 years (1959-1978 and 2003-present).
Look at the names on display here. Senior, Lockyer, Kennedy, Johns, Farrell, Wellens, Budurus, McDermott, Fittler, Sculthorpe, Connolly, McDougal. Incredible.
Have a look at the 1982 Australian team. Only Johns and Lockyer would be a certainty to make it. Maybe Lockyer at fullback, Fittler might just squeak in at centre. Hardly conceded a try let alone being in danger of losing a match.
You legend! Best series ever
1990? 1970?
brand new clips
love this test you see the close cr of e and s here on ft at w
Nickname HOLLYWOOD was Greg Hartley's
its the same every series. aussies are fitter, make fewer mistakes keep possession and play until the end.
Back when most the Aussies were Australian.
And all the british were english....laughable..promotional bullshit...did you get sick of losing as england..😂😂😂😂
@@aquaboy68 Diversity hire
Do you have footy show clips from the storm salary cap scandal ???
Is getting beaten by 20 points not a hiding?
The usual use of the name british meaning english....great britian means england.....they can keep it...🏴
Typical poms, at about the 1:26:36 mark still putting in the dirty play, just a little sly punch in the tackle what a bunch of grubs ! Maybe, just maybe if they put as much work into playing Rugby League as they do into whingeing and grubby play they may win the Ashes back ? Commentators are a joke !
bloody oath, ocker whining.
Rugby league is a northern sport, its meant to be played hard. If you don't like it invent your own sport instead of leeching off ours and then complaining about it.
@@jf5738 we smash you at your own game why do we need to invent another?
But we did anyway, its called AFL
@@kizjay2730 well piss off and play that then. Rugby leagues greatest mistake was trying to expand to other countries/regions. Should have stayed in the North of England where it belongs.
Now I know why poms are know whingers
28 ,,,,,8 is respectable??
28-8 almost a thumping.
That commentator "Eddie"... wow. Hope he didn't drive to the game, being so one eyed means you have no depth perception.
That NSW team was terrible
best watched on mute. Poor qualitycommentators poms should be called the forgetables