Robinson had in fact played for a Rest of the World team in a test against the Australian Kangaroos (ARL) earlier in 1997.
The three tests took place at the following venues: This was Australia's first visit to Wembley Stadium since the ARL-only Kangaroos' 16–8 win over England in the 1995 Rugby League World Cup final.
Great Britain dropped three players following their first test defeat; Mick Cassidy, Anthony Sullivan and Dean Sampson.
[11] The Australian's wrapped up the Super League Test series with a 37–20 win over the Lions at Elland Road in Leeds.
The Australians also extended their unbeaten run against Great Britain at Elland Road in Leeds, having won all four of their games with the Lions played at the stadium since 1986.