This is the thread for discussing the game as it unfolds, and analysing why things have developed in the way that they have.

Billy Slater has been named in the Australian squad of 19.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Manu Vatuvei have been named in the New Zealand squad of 19, as has Jason Nightingale, who is there to cover either if they cannot play.

Frank Pritchard will not play. His replacement will be either Alex Glenn or Greg Eastwood, both of whom are in the squad of 19.

ABC news in Australia are saying it will be the largest crowd ever for a game of International League.

Does the size of your ego not concern you, who are you - of all people - to tell everyone the confines of a thread!!

When has Jean become a mod?



I'll start the de-rail.....Head says Australia 28 New Zealand 14

1st try scorer Darius Boyd.

M.O.M Cooper Cronk.


Heart says New Zealand 22 Australia 18

1st try scorer Isaac Luke.

M.O.M Sonny Bill

Probably backing a losing team but COME ON NEW ZEALAND!!!

One of the fiercest hakas ever seen at Old Trafford

great opening set there by the Ozzies. come on NZ keep them out

Stupid penalty to give away their by Foran.

RTS out injured that's a right blow for the Kiwis .

Great start to the game by both teams

The small in goal areas are going to play a massive part in this game.

Great TRY there by slater, pin point kick there by Thurston.

Spot on

What a try saving tackle by Issac Luke

how many grand finals have been played at old trafford with out moaning? typical aussies just dont stop moaning unless its going there way

does gallen ever take a drive at a set lines?

Great play there by the Ozzies

Gallen loves a great high shot doesn't he

honestly its just the little 50/50's that silverwood misses for new zealand but gives everything to aus, but saying that aussies are defiantly playing the better stuff.

Ozzies are in total control of this game. Thurston and Cronk are leading the ozzies around the pitch and their forwards seem to be moving up the pitch with ease. Getting quite worrying IMO

Great defence their by the Australians

like i said COME ON KIWIS!!!

Kiwi's look tired

OZ do the simple things to perfection don't they?

Kiwis are not playing with the intensity of last week.
Let's hope they come out and give it a go.
Come on New Zealand.