Tri-Nations 06: Game Two; Kangaroos vs Kiwis

[Queenslander]

Tri-Nations 2006: Game Two

AUSTRALIA KANGAROOS vs NEW ZEALAND KIWIS
Telstra Dome, Melbourne; Saturday 21st October, 8pm

Referee: Ashley Klein

Team Notes:

Kangaroos

Tri-Nations 06 Stats: Wins: 1 Losses: 0; Points For: 30 Points Against: 18

Australia defeated New Zealand 30-18 in a spiteful opening Tri Nations encounter at Mt Smart Stadium.

Tupou has been named for his Australian Test debut, replacing injured Reni Maitua for the Tri-Nations match against New Zealand.

Maitua was forced to pull out of the series with an ankle injury sustained in the Kangaroos' 30-18 win over the Kiwis last weekend.

Andrew Ryan moves into the Australian starting side, while Tupou will debut off the bench.

Australian forward Willie Mason has been ruled out of Saturday night's Tri Nations rugby league Test against New Zealand at Telstra Dome

Mark O'Meley will replace Mason in the Kangaroos' starting line-up on Saturday night, while Sam Thaiday has been promoted to make his international debut off the interchange bench.

Kiwis

Tri-Nations 06 Stats: Wins: 0 Losses: 1; Points For: 18 Points Against: 30

Are the defending champions of the Tri-Nations tournament.

New Zealand rugby league coach Brian McClennan has made two changes to the team for Saturday's second Tri-Nations test against Australia in Melbourne.

Bradford wing Shontayne Hape replaces Tame Tupou, while South Sydney forward David Fa'alogo comes in for Frank Pritchard on the interchange bench.

KANGAROOS

1 Karmichael Hunt
2 Matt King
3 Mark Gasnier
4 Justin Hodges
5 Greg Inglis
6 Darren Lockyer (c)
7 Johnathan Thurston
8 Mark O'Meley (For Willie Mason)
9 Cameron Smith
10 Petero Civoniceva
11 Andrew Ryan
12 Nathan Hindmarsh
13 Luke O?Donnell

Interchange:

14 Sam Thaiday
15 Shaun Berrigan
16 Anthony Tupou
17 Brent Kite

KIWIS

1 Brent Webb
2 Shontayne Hape
3 Iosia Soliola
4 Steve Matai
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Nigel Vagana
7 Stacey Jones
8 Ruben Wiki (c)
9 Dene Halatau
10 Roy Asotasi
11 David Kidwell
12 Tony Puletua
13 Simon Mannering

Interchange:

14 Jerome Ropati
15 Nathan Cayless
16 Adam Blair
17 David Fa?alogo

***Please use this thread for Tri Nations Game Two information and game day spoilers***

[Victor]

i hope jamie lyon is playing, i dont care if his starting interchange

new zealand is gona be a better side with sl players ...

[Robbie_Dee]

Bring on the fights!!! :box: :box: It's gunna be a cracker this game :dead:

[davo]

The Kiwis Should Have Entirely Different Team Next Time They Meet,all Super League Players Coming Back, Hopefully A Different Out Come As Well, Big Willy May Actually Get More Game Time You Think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Titanium_BD1103]

The Kiwis Should Have Entirely Different Team Next Time They Meet,all Super League Players Coming Back, Hopefully A Different Out Come As Well, Big Willy May Actually Get More Game Time You Think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well the issue you have is that Motu Tony and Jason Cayless who played last night both got injured quite badly, especially Cayless and you might not get them back.

It should be a cracker though, I can't wait for next Saturday and its live...

[Robbie_Dee]

OMG...no funniest home video shows!!!! noooo

[Meh]

Fight in the first game was awesome, but im hoping for a little more footy in this next one, though the kiwis need to fix this quick burnout problem of theirs.

[Go_The_Doggies]

Well the issue you have is that Motu Tony and Jason Cayless who played last night both got injured quite badly, especially Cayless and you might not get them back.

It should be a cracker though, I can't wait for next Saturday and its live...

Omg..when I woke up..went downstairs..the first thing my mum said to me was "Motu Tony and Jason Cayless both got injured this morning" i said "your ****ing kidding" but she wasnt.

*sigh* Was really looking forward to having them in the side.

Ooh next week will be a cracker..its a revenge game, :emp: , for both sides.

[Poida]

since its rugby league im tipping the kiwis to win.

[Grimmace]

since its rugby league im tipping the kiwis to win.

And since i can i call you TRAITOR and just for betraying the Aussies we are going to smash the Kiwis and rub you face in it.



only kidding mate.

[Poida]

And since i can i call you TRAITOR and just for betraying the Aussies we are going to smash the Kiwis and rub you face in it.



only kidding mate.

gees was gonna say whats the biggy if i tip kiwis.
i wouldve taken it quite personally if u did call me a traitor.

[Grimmace]

gees was gonna say whats the biggy if i tip kiwis.
i wouldve taken it quite personally if u did call me a traitor.

Yeah thats why put only kidding there but its your freedom of chocie to pick who ever you want im only having fun with ya.

[Steelers]

I think the Kiwis will win, and I hope the Kiwis win

[Grimmace]

No worries mate and to stop me from spamming this thread Ill tip the Aussies by 20 or more points.Due to the injuries to Motu Tony and Jason Cayless.
P.S Please CH 9 can we hae a better commentary team please.

[Poida]

Yeah thats why put only kidding there but its your freedom of chocie to pick who ever you want im only having fun with ya.

yeh i did see that i was just saying.
i get a bit edgy about that sort of thing.