2012 Anzac Test
The 2012 ANZAC test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park on 20 April 2012. It was the 13th Anzac test played between the two nations.
Australian five-eighth, Johnathan Thurston scored a try and kicked four goals from four attempts, and was named man-of-the-match.
English referee Richard Silverwood's performance drew criticism in the media.Squads
Australia | Position | New Zealand |
Billy Slater | Fullback | Josh Hoffman |
Darius Boyd | Wing | Jason Nightingale |
Greg Inglis | Centre | Shaun Kenny-Dowall |
Justin Hodges | Centre | Simon Mannering |
Akuila Uate | Wing | Manu Vatuvei |
Johnathan Thurston | Five-Eighth | Benji Marshall |
Cooper Cronk | Halfback | Shaun Johnson |
Paul Gallen | Prop | Sam McKendry |
Cameron Smith | Hooker | Isaac Luke |
David Shillington | Prop | Ben Matulino |
David Taylor | 2nd Row | Frank Pritchard |
Sam Thaiday | 2nd Row | Adam Blair |
Luke Lewis | Lock | Jeremy Smith |
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Daly Cherry-Evans | Interchange | Nathan Fien |
Ben Hannant | Interchange | Jared Waerea-Hargreaves |
James Tamou | Interchange | Jesse Bromwich |
Anthony Watmough | Interchange | Alex Glenn |
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Tim Sheens | Coach | Stephen Kearney |
Match Summary