2006 Anzac Test

2006 (2006) Anzac Test  ()
12 Total
AUS 1436 50
NZL 66 12
Date5 May 2006
StadiumSuncorp Stadium
LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
RefereeAshley Klein Australia
Attendance44,191
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The 2006 Anzac Test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 5 May 2006.[1] It was the 7th Anzac test played between the two nations since the first was played under the Super League banner in 1997 and the second to be played in Brisbane. It marked the farewell appearance from representative football for Australian rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns and his only appearance alongside future immortal Jonathon Thurston who came off the bench and played five eighth after an injury to fullback Karmichael Hunt caused starting five eight Darren Lockyer to shift to the back.

Teams

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Australia Position New Zealand
Karmichael Hunt
Fullback Brent Webb
Matt King
Wing Jake Webster
Mark Gasnier
Centre Clinton Toopi
Matt Cooper
Centre Paul Whatuira
Timana Tahu
Wing Tame Tupou
Darren Lockyer (c)
Five-eighth Nigel Vagana (c)
Andrew Johns
Halfback Thomas Leuluai
Willie Mason
Prop Jason Cayless
Danny Buderus
Hooker Louis Anderson
Petero Civoniceva
Prop Nathan Cayless
Luke O'Donnell
2nd Row David Kidwell
Nathan Hindmarsh
2nd Row David Fa'alogo
Ben Kennedy
Lock Sonny Bill Williams
Johnathan Thurston
Interchange Benji Marshall
Mark O'Meley
Interchange David Faiumu
Steve Menzies
Interchange Roy Asotasi
Steve Simpson
Interchange Frank Pritchard
Ricky Stuart
Coach Brian McClennan

Match summary

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5 May 2006
7:30pm (AEST)
Australia Australia 50 – 12 New Zealand New Zealand
Tries:
Timana Tahu (45', 55') 2
Darren Lockyer (71', 80') 2
Matt Cooper (17') 1
Mark Gasnier (25') 1
Nathan Hindmarsh (52') 1
Danny Buderus (77') 1
Goals:
Andrew Johns 8/9
(4' pen, 18', 35' pen, 46', 53', 56', 72', 80')
Ben Kennedy 1/1
(78')
1st: 14 - 6
2nd: 36 - 6
Report
Tries:
David Kidwell (12') 1
Sonny Bill Williams (48') 1
Goals:
Brent Webb 2/4
(30' pen, 49')
Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 44,191
Referee: Ashley Klein Australia

References

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  1. ^ "Aussies exact revenge on Kiwis » League Unlimited". League Unlimited. Retrieved 5 March 2021.