2017 Anzac Test: Teams and Game Day

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Who will win?

Kangaroos 13+
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Kangaroos 1-12
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Draw
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Kiwis 1-12
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Kiwis 13+
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Junior Test Match
Friday 5 May, 3:15pm, Canberra Stadium

Junior Kangaroos

1. Corey Allan 2. Tyronne Roberts-Davis 3. Enari Tuala 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Curtis Scott 6. Jai Field 7. Brodie Croft (captain) 8. Stefano Hala 9. Reece Robson 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Jaydn Su'A 12. Sam Stone 13. Cameron Murray

14. Victor Radley 15. Jack Murchie 16. Ray Stone 17. Emre Guler 18. Gehamat Shibasaki

Junior Kiwis

Briton Nikora, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Dane Aukafolau, Emry Pere, Erin Clark, Fabien Puletua-Kiri, Greg Leleisiuao, Isaiah Papali'I, Jarome Luai, Kaleb Fuimaono, Manase Fainu, Moeaki Fotuaika, Patrick Herbert, Reimis Smith, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai, Sitili Tupouniua, Steven Marsters

Squad, numbers to be confirmed

Women's Test Match
Friday 5 May, 5:25pm, Canberra Stadium

Australian Jillaroos

1. Sam Bremner 2. Karina Brown 3. Corban Mcgregor 4. Caitlin Moran 5. Chelsea Baker 6. Zahara Temara 7. Simone Smith 8. Ruan Sims 9. Brittany Breayley 10. Heather Ballinger 11. Renae Kunst 12. Annette Brander 13. Simaima Taufu

14. Ali Brigginshaw 15. Rebecca Young 16. Elliana Walton 17. Amelia Kuk

18. Maddie Studdon 19. Isabelle Kelly 20. Kody House

New Zealand Kiwi Ferns

1. Alexandra Cook 2. Annetta Nuuausala 3. Atawhai Tupaea 4. Bunty Kuruwaka-crowe 5. Corrina Whiley 6. Crystal Tamarua 7. Georgia Hale 8. Hilda Peters 9. Krystal Rota 10. Langi Veainu 11. Laura Mariu 12. Lilieta Maumau 13. Madison Bartlett 14. Ngatokotoru Arakua 15. Nora Maaka 16. Sarina Fiso 17. Teuila Fotu-moala 18. Va'anessa Molia-Fraser

Squad, numbers to be confirmed

Anzac Test Match

Australian Kangaroos

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

New Zealand Kiwis

Adam Blair, Jesse Bromwich, 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.

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Sucks for Boyd that he's missing this :(


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I do not understand why it is "anything goes" with naming international squads. No requirements to name anything more than a squad, no positions identified, no deadline to do it by. The international board would do well to follow the NRL's new practices this season.
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greeneyed wrote:I do not understand why it is "anything goes" with naming international squads. No requirements to name anything more than a squad, no positions identified, no deadline to do it by. The international board would do well to follow the NRL's new practices this season.
Agreed, and how they can take players named in other squads, like Fifita for example, and play them elsewhere because of injuries to the initially named squad. Tonga is now down a player instead of Australia just selecting someone else.

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How in the name of all that is holy is Rapana not in the starting side for NZ????? Fusitua??? Seriously???
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It's a squad, the starting side hasn't been confirmed

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NAS is out injured with Elijah Taylor coming into the squad. Tapine must've run over Kearney's cat or something.
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edwahu wrote:NAS is out injured with Elijah Taylor coming into the squad. Tapine must've run over Kearney's cat or something.
I wonder if it has anything to do with his temperament during the tiniest bit of niggle

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Probably. The Manly game would've cost him. Still, he played well in his previous tests and didn't show any issues with temperament that I recall.
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Or he's been pretty bog ordinary bar the dogs game

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Well to be fair he did sit out a couple of weeks. He looked good v the Cowboys and the Dogs and I think that had to do with him coming off the bench. Definitely more of an impact that way.

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CJR wrote:Well to be fair he did sit out a couple of weeks. He looked good v the Cowboys and the Dogs and I think that had to do with him coming off the bench. Definitely more of an impact that way.

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Tapine goes well but why does he go half pace to the line, skip then run again ?

If he goes full bore will do way more damage, and maybe fire the others up.

We definitely arent hitting the defence with all guns blazing
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Johno wrote:
CJR wrote:Well to be fair he did sit out a couple of weeks. He looked good v the Cowboys and the Dogs and I think that had to do with him coming off the bench. Definitely more of an impact that way.

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Tapine goes well but why does he go half pace to the line, skip then run again ?

If he goes full bore will do way more damage, and maybe fire the others up.

We definitely arent hitting the defence with all guns blazing
http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... tresPerRun

He's making more metres per run than every other forward and has more tackle busts. Must be something to it.
If you want the why it's to make putting a momentum stopping hit on him more difficult as he's a moving target. If you're agile you can go the Tapine route or if you lean more towards sheer size and don't have as much choice you can go the Paulo route.
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edwahu wrote:Probably. The Manly game would've cost him. Still, he played well in his previous tests and didn't show any issues with temperament that I recall.
he gave away a silly penalty whist in possession lashing out at someone in one of his tests, think it was the game against Scotland
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Does anyone know if the scores are level at 80mins if the game ends or goes into golden point/extra time?
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Draw I think

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edwahu wrote:NAS is out injured with Elijah Taylor coming into the squad. Tapine must've run over Kearney's cat or something.
I think David Kidwell is the coach.

So it must have been Kidwells cat.
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Other than Kangas v Kiwis I'll definitely be watching Samoa v Soapdodgers.

Should be a good game that one with plenty of Raider interest.
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Kangaroos jersey shows how far St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan has come since Canberra Raiders days

Josh Dugan's Kangaroos jersey shows how far he has come since the last time he called Canberra Stadium home.

"I think he [Rapana] was actually on his Mormon mission when I was here. He's been playing some great footy and is the sort of guy you'd hate to play against, but love to play with. He'll be a handful on Friday night," he said.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... vxe82.html
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greeneyed wrote:Kangaroos jersey shows how far St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan has come since Canberra Raiders days

Josh Dugan's Kangaroos jersey shows how far he has come since the last time he called Canberra Stadium home.

"I think he [Rapana] was actually on his Mormon mission when I was here. He's been playing some great footy and is the sort of guy you'd hate to play against, but love to play with. He'll be a handful on Friday night," he said.

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Hope the Kiwis win and get Mal thinking about his loyalty selection plan........ It really defeats the purpose of players putting it in every week-end when he already has his team picked regardless of current form.....
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-PJ- wrote:
edwahu wrote:NAS is out injured with Elijah Taylor coming into the squad. Tapine must've run over Kearney's cat or something.
I think David Kidwell is the coach.

So it must have been Kidwells cat.
Kidwell was very close to kearneys cat...
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Emotionally or physically? Maybe Tapine was aiming for Kidwell when he hit the cat?
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Kangaroos v Kiwis preview

Australia and New Zealand will renew their rivalry on Friday with a much-anticipated clash in the nation's capital that pits the Kangaroos' tried and tested veterans against the Kiwis' rejigged, potent spine.

‌There's something about Cameron Smith-led teams lifting in milestone matches. On Friday, the Kangaroos skipper will become just the second player to feature in 50 Tests in the green and gold, and you can bet your bottom dollar his teammates will do everything in their power to make sure he celebrates the occasion with a win.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-v-kiwis-pr ... fault.aspx

Kangaroos set to RISE: http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-set-to-ris ... fault.aspx

Junior Kangaroos v Junior Kiwis preview

Junior Kangaroos v Junior Kiwis
GIO Stadium
Friday 3:15pm

The game's future stars take centre stage on Friday afternoon as the best young talent from Australia and New Zealand go toe-to-toe in a mouth-watering showdown in Canberra.

For the Kangaroos, Jaydn Su'A was man of the match in last year's fixture and was rewarded with four appearances for the Broncos. Sam Stone has become a regular in Newcastle's NRL side, with the 19-year-old breaking into the starting side in recent weeks. Lock forward Cam Murray has also found his way into first grade with the Rabbitohs and completes a formidable triumvirate of classy forwards who should be a cut above against their less-experienced rivals.

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AUDIO: Canberra Raiders Jordan Rapana speaks about the ANZAC Test

Jordan Rapana speaks from the New Zealand Kiwis camp ahead of this week ANZAC Test in Canberra. Rapana also gives his frank assessment of what happened in the second half of the Raiders 16-10 loss to the Bulldogs

Audio: http://2cc.net.au/podcasts/7723-raiders ... =hootsuite
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Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana realises New Zealand dream to play on Canberra Stadium

Four years ago, Jordan Rapana wasn't even playing rugby league and watched his mates play in the 2013 Anzac Test.

"I remember when I first moved to Canberra in 2013, the Anzac Test was on that year and I met up with a few of the players there and would never have thought in another three or four years time that I'd be in their shoes playing in an Anzac Test in Canberra. It's crazy how times change and doors open, but I'm grateful and count my blessings.

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greeneyed wrote:AUDIO: Canberra Raiders Jordan Rapana speaks about the ANZAC Test

Jordan Rapana speaks from the New Zealand Kiwis camp ahead of this week ANZAC Test in Canberra. Rapana also gives his frank assessment of what happened in the second half of the Raiders 16-10 loss to the Bulldogs

Audio: http://2cc.net.au/podcasts/7723-raiders ... =hootsuite
Just got round to listening, and Jordy sounded pretty down about the loss to the Dogs, calling it "not good enough" and saying it was "rubbish".
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Good, he's not wrong

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It's good to hear the players use "not good enough" and "rubbish" to describe last weeks boiler.

I hope their hurting as much as me. That really stung....
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Fan forum at Kangaroos v Kiwis

An exclusive opportunity has become available for Raiders members to participate in a fan forum with NRL CEO, Todd Greenburg at GIO Stadium.

Time: 3.45pm-4.15pm
Location: Laurie Daley statue, West Concourse of GIO Stadium

Raiders members who attend the fan forum will be provided with a $15 food and beverage voucher to be used at the match. Please bring along your Raiders membership card or membership payment receipt.

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Tim Gavel reporting that 20k tickets have been sold to the game.
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Kiwi Raider Jordan Rapana embracing strange homecoming feeling for ANZAC Test in Canberra

When the Kiwis arrived in Canberra last night, it was a strange sort of homecoming for star winger Jordan Rapana. But as the only Raiders player in the national side, he'll be the enemy during the ANZAC Test tomorrow.

"If I'm lucky enough to get a few tries obviously that's a bonus but I just want to make sure Im’ limited in my errors and playing well," he said.

Read more and video: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/l ... n-canberra
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