2016 4Nations - NZ 8-14 Australia @ Coventry

[League Unlimited News]

4 Nations 2016 - Week 2
New Zealand v Australia
Ricoh Arena, Coventry (TICKETS)
Sunday 6 November 2016

Kickoff 7am AEDT / 8pm UK local
TV: Live on 9Gem in Australia, Premier Sports in UK

1. Jordan Kahu 2. Gerard Beale 3. Solomone Kata 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Issac Luke 10. Adam Blair 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Tohu Harris 13. Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Martin Taupau 16. Manu Ma'u 17. Greg Eastwood 18. Joseph Tapine 19. David Fusitua

Darius Boyd, Shannon Boyd, Boyd Cordner, Blake Ferguson, Jake Friend, Matt Gillett, Valentine Holmes, Greg Inglis, David Klemmer, James Maloney, Trent Merrin, Michael Morgan, Matt Moylan, Justin O'Neill, Matt Scott, Cameron Smith (c), Sam Thaiday, Johnathan Thurston, Aaron Woods

Match officials
Referees: Ben Cummins
Sideline Officials: Anthony Elliott, Joe Cobb
Video Referees: Bernard Sutton

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[Walt Flanigan]

Kangaroos squad to face Kiwis

Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga has confirmed a 19-man squad for the Four Nations match against New Zealand, at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

After missing the victory over Scotland, Johnathan Thurston, Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Boyd Cordner, Matt Scott, Matt Gillett, and Valentine Holmes have been included in the 19-man squad.

"We know the Kiwis will be a significant challenge for us so it will be great to welcome back some of the players who missed the Scotland game," Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga said.

"Having said that it is still important to try out a few combinations and I am looking forward to seeing what this squad can do against the Kiwis."

Player (Kangaroo No.)

Darius Boyd (760)
Shannon Boyd (808)
Boyd Cordner (787)
Blake Ferguson (804)
Jake Friend (815)
Matt Gillett (789)
Valentine Holmes (809)
Greg Inglis (737)
David Klemmer (797)
James Maloney (811)
Trent Merrin (803)
Michael Morgan (807)
Matt Moylan (812)
Justin O'Neill (813)
Matt Scott (773)
Cameron Smith (c) (738)
Sam Thaiday (739)
Johnathan Thurston (731)
Aaron Woods (793)

http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-squad-to-face-kiwis/tabid/10874/newsid/102383/default.aspx

 

[ed-grimley]

Kangaroos squad to face Kiwis

Kangaroos Coach Mal Meninga has confirmed a 19-man squad for the Four Nations match against New Zealand, at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

After missing the victory over Scotland, Johnathan Thurston, Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Boyd Cordner, Matt Scott, Matt Gillett, and Valentine Holmes have been included in the 19-man squad.

"We know the Kiwis will be a significant challenge for us so it will be great to welcome back some of the players who missed the Scotland game," Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga said.

"Having said that it is still important to try out a few combinations and I am looking forward to seeing what this squad can do against the Kiwis."

Player (Kangaroo No.)

Darius Boyd (760)
Shannon Boyd (808)
Boyd Cordner (787)
Blake Ferguson (804)
Jake Friend (815)
Matt Gillett (789)
Valentine Holmes (809)
Greg Inglis (737)
David Klemmer (797)
James Maloney (811)
Trent Merrin (803)
Michael Morgan (807)
Matt Moylan (812)
Justin O'Neill (813)
Matt Scott (773)
Cameron Smith (c) (738)
Sam Thaiday (739)
Johnathan Thurston (731)
Aaron Woods (793)

http://www.nrl.com/kangaroos-squad-to-face-kiwis/tabid/10874/newsid/102383/default.aspx

You'd have to think that the players who didn't play v Scotland would be in the starting 13.
Who will partner Inglis in the centres? I feel Supercoach will use Maloney at some time during the game off the bench.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Maloney could come into the starting halves with Cronk being rested.

 

[Timmah]

In a video interview Meninga was pretty clear Morgan would be the starting player, Maloney to come on later

 

[alien]

Is Cronk injured??

 

[Tommy Smith]

I can't believe Morgan is starting over Maloney.

Jimmy was much better this year and is clearly the more well rounded player. He can actually pass as well as run through a hole.

 

[TheFrog]

I can't believe Morgan is starting over Maloney.

Jimmy was much better this year and is clearly the more well rounded player. He can actually pass as well as run through a hole.

You are right, but rep selections do tend to be a year behind reality. Morgan was the better player last year.

 

[ed-grimley]

Maloney is there to cover for Thurston when he gets taken out by Blair.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Morgan is lucky to be in the squad never mind the starting side. Very over-rated player. His best asset is his utility value and they're not even using that here.

When I heard Cronk wasn't playing I assumed Mal had decided Maloney was the better player on form and picked accordingly, and it would be a fair call. But this situation doesn't add up.

 

[Cloudsurfer]

Saving Cronk for when it matters...the final

 

[alien]

Saving Cronk for when it matters...the final

we have to make the final first! can't believe he isn't playing!

 

[Arnold]

Awful call to play Morgan.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

lol "There's a big game atmosphere here"

Stadium is half full at best.

 

[no name]

Awful call to play Morgan.

Mal probably let JT pick again.

 

[Brutus]

lol "There's a big game atmosphere here"

Stadium is half full at best.

Matt Thompson said this game was being played at Elland Road, Leeds.

What a f**king joke.

Just give us the pommy commentators at least they are at the ground.

The Channel 9 amateur hour continues.

 

[Light Reflections]

Surely you play your best team against the Kiwis, how is Cronk not playing, what a joke.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Just give us the pommy commentators at least they are at the ground.

The Channel 9 amateur hour continues.

It really does kill the viewing experience when the commentary comes for a a few guys sitting around the TV in the Channel 9 tea room.

 

[user_nat]

This may be the most silent crowd of all time.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Good light jog from Fergo