1953 Kangaroo tour of New Zealand

The Australians played nine matches on tour, including three tests against the New Zealand national rugby league team.

In the one game in which Churchill was absent, against Northland, Ken McCaffery captained the Australian team.

[2] The Rugby League News published the touring team including the players' ages and weights.

[4] Crocker, Davies, Drew, Hornery, Banks, McCaffery, McGovern and Watson were selected from Queensland clubs.

Carlson, Gill and Paul were selected from clubs in New South Wales Country areas.