The2015 Anzac Testwas arugby league test matchplayed betweenAustraliaandNew ZealandatSuncorp StadiuminBrisbane.It was the 16thAnzac Testplayed between the two nations since the first was played under theSuper Leaguebanner in1997.Both sides were announced on 26 April.[1][2]The game was originally scheduled to take place on 1 May, but it was postponed due to bad weather.[3]The Test instead took place on May 3, along with aWomen's rugby leaguematch between theAustralian Jillaroosand New ZealandKiwi Fernswhich served as the curtain-raiser for the main game, won 22-14 by the Jillaroos.[4]
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| Date | 3 May 2015 | ||||||||||||
| Stadium | Suncorp Stadium | ||||||||||||
| Location | Brisbane,Australia | ||||||||||||
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| Referee | Gerard Sutton | ||||||||||||
| Attendance | 32,681 | ||||||||||||
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New Zealand's win was their first Anzac Test win in 17 years, and the first time New Zealand had won three consecutive test matches over Australia since 1953.[5]
As man of the match,Manu Vatuveiwas awarded theCharles Savorymedal.[6][7]
Pre-game
editNational anthems
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Russ Walker - New Zealand National Anthem- Adrian Li Donni - Australian National Anthem
Squads
edit| Australia | Position | New Zealand |
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 Greg Inglis1
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Fullback | Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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 Josh Dugan
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Wing | 2Jason Nightingale
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 Will Chambers
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Centre | Shaun Kenny-Dowall
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| Michael Jennings
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Centre | Peta Hiku
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| Alex Johnston
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Wing | Manu Vatuvei
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 Johnathan Thurston
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Five-Eighth | Kieran Foran
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| Cooper Cronk
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Halfback | Shaun Johnson
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| Matt Scott
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Prop | Jesse Bromwich
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| Cameron Smith(c)
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Hooker | Issac Luke
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 Aaron Woods
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Prop | Ben Matulino
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 Greg Bird
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2nd Row | Tohu Harris
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 Sam Thaiday
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2nd Row | Kevin Proctor
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| Corey Parker
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Lock | Simon Mannering(c)
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 Luke Lewis
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Interchange | Thomas Leuluai
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| Trent Merrin
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Interchange | Martin Taupau
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| Nate Myles
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Interchange | Sam Moa
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| James Tamou
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Interchange | Greg Eastwood
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 Tim Sheens
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Coach | Stephen Kearney
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1- Shifted to Fullback taking the place of originally selectedBilly Slaterwho withdrew due to injury.Michael Jenningswas promoted from originally 19th Man to Centre.
2- Replaced originally selectedDallin Watene-Zelezniakwho was withdrawn due to suspension.
- Daly Cherry-EvansandJosh Papaliiwere a part of the Kangaroos squad but did not play in the match.
- Lewis BrownandKodi Nikorimawere a part of the Kiwis squad but did not play in the match.[8]
Match summary
edit3 May 2015
4:15pm (AEST) |
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12 – 26 | New Zealand
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| Tries: Sam Thaiday(13')1 Will Chambers(59')1 Goals: Johnathan Thurston2/2 (14', 59') |
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Tries: Manu Vatuvei(20', 28')2 Shaun Johnson(31')1 Shaun Kenny-Dowall(40')1 Goals: Shaun Johnson5/6 (8' pen, 29', 33', 39' pen, 40') |
Women's Test
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| Date | 3 May 2015 | ||||||||||||
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| Location | Milton,Brisbane,Australia | ||||||||||||
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AWomen's rugby leaguematch between theAustralian Jillaroosand New ZealandKiwi Fernswhich served as the curtain-raiser for the main game, won 22-14 by the Jillaroos.[10][11]
Women's squads
edit| Australia | Position | New Zealand |
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| Samantha Hammond | Fullback | Janna Vaughan |
| Karina Brown | Wing | Atawhai Tupaea |
| Annette Brander | Centre | Nora Maaka |
| Mahalia Murphy | Centre | Tasha Davie |
| Latoya Billy | Wing | Shontelle Dudley |
| Jenny-Sue Hoepper | Five-Eighth | Laura Mariu(c) |
| Ali Brigginshaw | Halfback | Rona Peters |
| Steph Hancock(c) | Prop | Kelly Maipi |
| Brittany Breayley | Hooker | Sharnita Woodman |
| Heather Ballinger | Prop | Krystal Murray |
| Kezie Apps | 2nd Row | Teuila Fotu-Moala |
| Renae Kunst | 2nd Row | Hilda Peters |
| Ruan Sims | Lock | Kahurangi Peters |
| Vanessa Foliaki | Interchange | Georgia Hale |
| Tallisha Harden | Interchange | Maitua Feterika |
| Casy Karklis | Interchange | Annabelle Hohepa |
| Simaima Taufa-Kautai | Interchange | Krystal Rota |
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Coach | Alan Jackson
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Match summary
edit3 May 2015
2.00pm (AEST) |
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22 – 14 | New Zealand
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| Tries: Mahalia Murphy (14' 61' 69')3 Jenni-Sue Hoepper (3')1 Goals: Ali Brigginshaw(4')1 Jenni-Sue Hoepper (68' pen, 71')2 |
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Tries: Shontelle Woodman (22', 77')2 Maitua Feterika(51')1 Goals: Laura Mariu(52')1/3 |
See also
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References
edit- ^"Kangaroos side to face Kiwis named".NRL.com.26 April 2015.
- ^"Kiwis name Test squads".NRL.com.26 April 2015.
- ^"Anzac Test postponed".NRL.com.1 May 2015.
- ^Webeck, Tony (3 May 2015)."Murphy hat-trick inspires Jillaroos".NRL.com.
- ^Kiwis defeat Kangaroos for third time in a row to win Anzac test 26-12 in Brisbanestuff.co.nz,3 May 2015
- ^"Kiwis stun Kangaroos in Brisbane".nrl.com. 3 May 2015.Retrieved4 May2015.
- ^"ANZAC Test representatives to play for the Charles Savory Medal".nrl.com.29 April 2015.Retrieved4 May2015.
- ^"Broncos rookie drafted into Kiwis squad".New Zealand Herald. 29 April 2015.Retrieved6 May2015.
- ^Harris, Matt (3 May 2015)."Kiwis stun Kangaroos in Brisbane".NRL.com.
- ^Webeck, Tony (3 May 2015)."Murphy hat-trick inspires Jillaroos".NRL.com.
- ^"Jillaroos preliminary squad to face Kiwis".5 March 2015.