New Zealand A side named

[ParraDude_Jay]

I expect Australia to win and win easily

Wow you've gone all out with your prediction there :lol:

Of course Australia will win the A match, the proper test will be interesting though. I hope NZ win to bring some interest back into the tournament and to spite Bennett and his pathetic selections.

 

[Hurriflatch]

Australia will win but to be honest I'm expecting this match to be closer then the main game.

 

[morri (cWo)]

i think NZ 'A' will win. more experience across the feild.

 

[girvie]

I think NZ A can win but the main problem for them is the miss match in the halves. The crucial time for NZ A is when O'Meley and Mason head to the bench. Their forwards should be able to get on top from that point.

 

[Kris_man]

The crucial time for NZ A is when O'Meley and Mason head to the bench. Their forwards should be able to get on top from that point.

I agree, NZ A are going to have a massive advantage at that point; it's going to be a big test for the young Australian forwards. Australia obviously have a huge advantage in the halves, although like the adage says, "your halves are only as good as your forward pack".