2017 ANZAC Test

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Canberra to host 2017 ANZAC Test


Mon 13 Feb, 2017, 12:10pm
Media Release, NRL


Canberra’s GIO Stadium will host the 2017 ANZAC Test between Australia and New Zealand, on Friday May 5.

The announcement was made today at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra by Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry, alongside Canberra Raiders’ representative players Shannon Boyd and Jordan Rapana, as well as NRL Ambassador Alan Tongue.

NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said GIO Stadium would be a fitting venue for the 2017 ANZAC Test.

"The ANZAC Test is a very special match and one which is always incredibly competitive. This one will be no different," Mr Canavan said.

"Canberra fans are always passionate so it will be great for them to be able to see international Rugby League at its best.

Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga, the former Raiders Captain and Coach, said the match would be especially significant in a World Cup year.

"It’s important to win against the Kiwis at any time but on this occasion there will be the added incentive of the World Cup," Mr Meninga said.

"The Kangaroos and I’m sure the Kiwis will be looking to put on the best performance possible to secure a win.

"It will be great to showcase Test football to Canberra."

The 2017 ANZAC Test will be billed as a double header – with the Jillaroos taking on the Kiwi Ferns prior to the Kangaroos-Kiwis blockbuster.

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said Canberra had proven an ideal city to host games of this quality.

"In 2013 a sell-out crowd of almost 26,000 packed GIO Stadium where the Kangaroos beat the Kiwis 32 -12 as part of our city’s centenary celebrations," Mr Barr said.

"I have no doubt Canberrans will embrace the chance to see their heroes in action again.

"Canberra has a proud rugby league history and it was great see the city get behind the Raiders last season.

"I’m confident many of these fans will turn out in force to support the Kangaroos at GIO Stadium."

Tickets will be on sale to Raiders members at 10am tomorrow (Tuesday, February 14), followed by the General Public at 10am on Wednesday (February 15).

Tickets will be available from nrl.com/tickets


http://www.nrl.com/canberra-to-host-2017-anzac-test/tabid/10874/newsid/103734/default.aspx
 
Australia have announced their squad

Kangaroos

1. Darius Boyd
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Josh Dugan
4. Will Chambers
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Aaron Woods
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Matt Gillett
13. Trent Merrin

14. Michael Morgan
15. Josh Papalii
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Sam Thaiday

18th man - Shannon Boyd
19th man - James Maloney
20th man - Justin O’Neill


http://www.nrl.com/2017-kangaroos-anzac-test-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/106071/default.aspx
 
Following his conviction for drink driving Josh Papalii is out of the Kangaroos team, Shannon Boyd goes to the bench

The updated 2017 ANZAC Test Kangaroos squad is:

1. Darius Boyd
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Josh Dugan
4. Will Chambers
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Aaron Woods
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Matt Gillett
13. Trent Merrin

14. Michael Morgan
15. Shannon Boyd
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Sam Thaiday
18. Jake Trbojevic
19. James Maloney


http://www.nrl.com/shannon-boyd-to-join-kangaroos-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/106192/default.aspx
 
Fifita called into Kangaroos for Woods


Sun 30 Apr, 2017, 12:09pm
Scott Bailey and Steve Zemek, AAP


Andrew Fifita has been called into Australia's squad for Friday's rugby league Test against New Zealand, after Aaron Woods was ruled out with injury.

Woods hobbled off Leichhardt Oval in the Wests Tigers' 22-16 loss to Fifita's Cronulla on Saturday night and was seen leaving the sheds immediately after halftime.

It's unclear how long he will be ruled out for, as the Tigers await scans on his upper leg.

Cronulla confirmed Fifita's recall, after he had originally been named for Tonga to take on Fiji in the Pacific Test, on Sunday morning.

It marks his first selection since he was excluded from last year's Four Nations for off-field matters.

However Woods may not be the only player ruled out of the clash, with Canberra prop Shannon Boyd also facing injury concerns and back-up five-eighth James Maloney likely to come under the eye of the match review committee for a high tackle.

Boyd was brought into the squad on Friday after Raiders teammate Josh Papalii was ruled out after pleading guilty to drink driving.

Boyd went off in the 25th minute of Canberra's 16-10 loss to Canterbury on Saturday night and did not return.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said Boyd had injured the back of his leg, but was unsure if it would rule him out of the Test.

"I'd have to talk to the doctor," Stuart said.

"Hopefully it doesn't for Shannon's sake - but we'll wait and see."

It's understood the injury is a different one to the foot problems that worried him in the lead-up to the Bulldogs' loss.

The Kangaroos also have Manly forward Jake Trbojevic on an extended bench, who could also come into the 17 as cover for Woods if he is the only player ruled out.

Maloney will have a nervous wait on Sunday after a high tackle on James Tedesco that left the Tigers fullback dazed.

Tedesco was taken from the field with concussion just before halftime and did not return.

Maloney was in the squad on stand by for North Queensland half Johnathan Thurston, who is unlikely to take the field after missing the past three weeks with a calf injury.

Should they both be ruled out, Michael Morgan could likely be elevated to a run-on role while Jake Friend, Mitchell Pearce, Matt Moylan and Anthony Milford could also come into contention.


http://www.nrl.com/fifita-called-into-kangaroos-for-woods/tabid/10874/newsid/106235/default.aspx
 
NZ have announced their squad

Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Adam Blair
Jesse Bromwich (c)
Kenny Bromwich
Kieran Foran
David Fusitu’a
Shaun Johnson
Jordan Kahu
Issac Luke
Simon Mannering
Kodi Nikorima
Russell Packer
Kevin Proctor
Jordan Rapana
Brandon Smith
Jason Taumalolo
Martin Taupau
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Dean Whare
 
Shannon Boyd is out, Jordan McLean in

Updated team

1. Darius Boyd
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Josh Dugan
4. Will Chambers
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Matt Gillett
13. Trent Merrin

14. Michael Morgan
15. Jake Trbojevic
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Sam Thaiday

18. Jordan McLean
19. James Maloney
20. Justin O'Neill


http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-squad-updated/tabid/10874/newsid/106254/default.aspx
 
Tests are good when they're an intense, close game up to the death, a lot of mid-season tests between Australia & NZ usually seem to be a blow out or bore fest unfortunately.
 
How keen are the players? They might like the money I guess.

Squads named, and not even taken as seriously as that cursed State of Convenience pre-game camps etc..
 
The England Samoa test is the big one. Everything is in samoas favour. Home advantage, half the England side are going to be jet lagged, home crowd, the new rules allow state of origin possibles like Milford, Sione and BJ to play.
All the signs are there that Samoa can get the win over a top 3 side for the first time, which will be great for the game.
 
Elijah Taylor joins Kiwis squad


Mon 01 May, 2017, 10:40am
New Zealand Rugby League


A hand injury sustained in Sunday's clash against the St George Illawara Dragons has ruled Melbourne Storm youngster Nelson Asofa-Solomona out of Friday night’s Anzac Test against the Kangaroos in Canberra.

Elijah Taylor, 27, has now been called into camp to replace Asofa-Solomona in the 20-man squad.

Kiwis squad:

Adam Blair
Jesse Bromwich (c)
Kenny Bromwich
Kieran Foran
David Fusitu’a
Shaun Johnson
Jordan Kahu
Issac Luke
Simon Mannering
Kodi Nikorima
Russell Packer
Kevin Proctor
Jordan Rapana
Brandon Smith
Jason Taumalolo
Martin Taupau
Elijah Taylor
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Dean Whare


http://www.nrl.com/elijah-taylor-joins-kiwis-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/106287/default.aspx
 
AUSTRALIA

1. Darius Boyd
2. Blake Ferguson
3. Will Chambers
4. Josh Dugan
5. Valentine Holmes
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Andrew Fifita
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Boyd Cordner
12. Matt Gillett
13. Trent Merrin

14. Michael Morgan
15. Jake Trbojevic
16. Tyson Frizell
17. Sam Thaiday

NEW ZEALAND

1. Roger Tuivasa-ShecK
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Jordan Kahu
4. Dean Whare
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Kieran Foran
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Jesse Bromwich (c)
9. Issac Luke
10. Russell Packer
11. Kevin Proctor
12. Simon Mannering
13. Jason Taumalolo

14. Adam Blair
15. Martin Taupau
16. Kenny Bromwich
17. Kodi Nikorima


http://www.nrl.com/representative-round-team-lists/tabid/10874/newsid/106305/default.aspx
 
Great first half from the Aussies to lead 24-0 !!

Hopefully the Kiwis can fight back in the second half and make it a contest, They certainly have the players to do it
 
Totally boring and uninteresting input from the nzedders.

Some of their forwards were just plain lazy ~ Proctor, Taumalolo, Blair.
 
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