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

Reg Gasnier captained the Australian team in the one match in which Walsh did not appear, against Canterbury.

The team was co-managed by Arnold Stehr (Manly, NSW) and Des Green (Ipswich, Qld).

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

Beath, Buman and Pannowitz were selected from clubs in New South Wales Country areas.