Featuring iconic players like Mat Rogers, Lote Tuqiri and David Croft, the Classic Wallabies thrilled the crowd on their way to a 38-33 over the Central North Barbarians.
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The Barbarians were far from embarrassed on the day, with Gunnedah's Matthew Hannay and Jamie Mitchell playing crucial roles for the side.
"What a great experience," Hannay said.
"The score seesawed all game and we eventually went down 38-33 in the last couple of minutes.
"It was a really fun game and a classic day."
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Hannay said both sides held nothing back throughout the game.
"The boys really stuck it to the Classics," he said.
"The game was fast and brutal. Some of the hits were massive. It was good times."
Classic Wallabies general manager Justin Harrison said it was terrific to see such a large crowd turn out for the games.
"Engaging with rural Australian has been the lifeblood of rugby for a long time," he said.
"A lot of these guys have come and supported us at test matches for years, so we're here to throw an arm around them.
"I'm blown away with the crowd and the support we've received."
While lining up in the men's side, Hannay also took the responsibility of co-coaching the Barbarians women's side, which included Gunnedah's Nikole Brooks, Torika Nadruku and Abby Nortup, in their clash with the Wallaroos.
In a tough, hard-fought encounter, the Wallaroos eventually edged past the Barbarians to claim a 17-7 victory.
"The girls were amazing," Hannay said.
"They were nervous as hell, especially after the team dinner Friday night and meeting the Classics.
"But when they got out there, they got stuck right into it."
Hannay said the squad gained valuable experience from the game.
"In the end they only went down 17-7, which is an awesome result," he said.
"There weren't any real individual stand-outs.
"To be honest, everyone went to a new level to what they are used to and it was really impressive."
Brooks, Nortup and Nadruku will now look to use their experiences in the upcoming Central North season, which begins on April 6.
"Playing tens instead of sevens [on Saturday] made a big difference to some girls that thrive in the slower but heavier contest," Hannay said.
"I think they will all excel at the fifteens format of the game going forward."
