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

AustraliaPositionNew 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
Daly Cherry-Evans Interchange Nathan Fien
Ben Hannant Interchange Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
James Tamou Interchange Jesse Bromwich
Anthony Watmough Interchange Alex Glenn
Tim Sheens Coach Stephen Kearney

Match Summary