Rep Match Previews - Australia v New Zealand

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06-05-2011 07:45PM at Skilled Park

Referee: Richard Silverwood
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall and Daniel Caddy
Video Referees: Steve Clark and David Pakieto

Ordinarily, this is simply a fixture that allows the Kangaroos to punish an under-prepared and seemingly unmotivated New Zealand squad. There is no reward for this one-off test and it has faded as an Anzac tribute behind the Dragons v Roosters match. Although the players still give their all, it is obviously not what the Kiwis truly aim up for... but this year there is a special reason to tune in.

Unfortunately for Rugby League fans of history, gone are the days where our best players can cement their place in the pantheon of great footballers through international competition, but Darren Lockyer is the exception. For tortured NSW fans, he is the exception... for an era where 'one club men' are a rare breed, he is the exception... and finally for those of us who have enjoyed watching Lockyer dominate at all levels with class and determination, this is our chance to say farewell as he says farewell to the Kangaroos jersey. Australia by plenty.

My Tip: Kangaroos 30-12

The Teams

Australia               New Zealand
Suspensions T. Carney Injuries No Injuries	1. Billy Slater Fullback 1. Lance Hohaia 2. Brett Morris Wing 2. Matt Duffie 3. Justin Hodges Centre 3. Simon Mannering 4. Greg Inglis Centre 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Jharal Yow Yeh Wing 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Darren Lockyer Five Eighth 6. Benji Marshall 7. Johnathan Thurston Halfback 7. Kieran Foran 8. Petero Civoniceva Prop 8. Sam Rapira 9. Cameron Smith Hooker 9. Nathan Fien 10. Matthew Scott Prop 10. Sam McKendry 11. Ben Creagh Second Row 11. Adam Blair 12. Sam Thaiday Second Row 12. Bronson Harrison 13. Paul Gallen Lock 13. Jeremy Smith 14. Cooper Cronk Interchange 14. Isaac Luke 15. Ben Hannant Interchange 15. Ben Matulino 16. Jamal Idris Interchange 16. Fuifui Moimoi 17. Kade Snowden Interchange 17. Greg Eastwood	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries No Injuries

Head to Head

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