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 SlaterFullbackJosh Hoffman
Darius BoydWingJason Nightingale
Greg InglisCentreShaun Kenny-Dowall
Justin HodgesCentreSimon Mannering
Akuila UateWingManu Vatuvei
Johnathan ThurstonFive-EighthBenji Marshall
Cooper CronkHalfbackShaun Johnson
Paul GallenPropSam McKendry
Cameron Smith HookerIsaac Luke
David ShillingtonPropBen Matulino
David Taylor2nd RowFrank Pritchard
Sam Thaiday2nd RowAdam Blair
Luke LewisLockJeremy Smith
Daly Cherry-EvansInterchangeNathan Fien
Ben HannantInterchangeJared Waerea-Hargreaves
James TamouInterchangeJesse Bromwich
Anthony WatmoughInterchangeAlex Glenn
Tim SheensCoachStephen Kearney

Match Summary