New Zealand v South Africa, 12 July 1947
| Score | 8-3 to South Africa |
| Referee | A Aspen |
| Competition | International Friendly |
| Venue | Athletic Park, Wellington |
| Attendance | 8,000 |
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New Zealand
Manager: JR Sheffield
Goals:
| Gordon Smith |
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| Gordon Smith |
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| Gordon Smith |
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Starting lineup:
Ray Speed
(captain)
Goals:
| Donald Wilson | 25 |
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| Donald Wilson |
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| Johnny Claassens |
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| Len Anley |
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| Gordon Falconer |
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Starting lineup:
Horace Smethurst
(captain)