Aussie team to take on Kiwi's

Bulldogs backrower Andrew Ryan was a notable omission from the Australian Test team to take on New Zealand in Brisbane on April 22nd. Craif Fitzgibbon and Nathan Hindmarsh were the preferred alternatives with Tonie Carrol locking the scrum and Ben Kennedy on the bench. Luke Priddis has won the hooking role.

The full team is:

Anthony Minichiello (Roosters) Luke Rooney (Panthers) Shaun Berrigan (Broncos) Willie Tonga (Bulldogs) Matt Sing (Cowboys) Darren Lockyer (Broncos, captain) Brett Kimmorley (Sharks) Steve Price (Warriors) Luke Priddis (Panthers) Petero Civoniceva (Broncos) Nathan Hindmarsh (Eels) Craig Fitzgibbon (Roosters) Tonie Carroll (Broncos)

Interchange: Ben Kennedy (Sea Eagles), Craig Wing (Roosters), Mark O'Meley (Bulldogs), Jason Ryles (Dragons).