The big old Samoan winger was too strong for the little young Samoan winger.

Shaun Johnson take a bow

So 3 fingers is ok but 1 finger isn't?
The Aussie video refs are like a bird from Bradford.

It's a good job that normal rules which apply to cases of bullying and harassment in the workplace do not apply in a game of Rugby League, otherwise the Kiwis would be facing legal action at an employment tribunal. Aussies got bashed in that last 20 minutes of the 1st half.

Excellent first half from the Kiwi's after the early mix-up allowed the Aussies a try.

One or two of the Aussies looked to be flagging late on.

The Kiwi pack allowing Johnson to show his magic.

Lol at Greg bird Firing up the kiwis with his running in, then they turn it on! Kiwis have the best half back pairing in the world, can't remember ever saying that before.

Taking bets, will sheens blame the ref or virus?

NZ's main man injured. Could be decisive.

If this weak Australian team does win this, it's another nail in the coffin of international RL.

'Magic' Johnson does it again!

Bentham letting the Aussies do what they want, surely he has to stop this gamesmanship by hitting Johnson in the air and late after every kick... Glad he hasn't let it effect him and has answered by running rings round Australia

At last an old fashioned half-back in rugby league!

The player responsible for ending the uninspiring international career of Kevin Sinfield. That's gotta be worth a Golden Boot award alone.

Absolute mis-match!

Hahaha Thaiday. Love seeing that grub get smashed.

Klemmer is impressive.

Great work Phil.



Fairly sure there was a hand in by a Kiwi?

Best thing about this is the Aussies can play with themselves now for a couple of years.

We have to be bold with our stadium venues next year. International league needs to move forward now.

Be interesting to see what state Australaia will be in in 2 years time. Smith, Thurston, Cronk, Slater, Gallen will all be in their 30's. No international rugby for them either.

I thought he mentally weak Kiwis were going to blow it. It wasn't forward Phil.
What terrible TV coverage. I hope action replays are discovered in the southern hemisphere before the next tournament down under.

Agreed.

Kiwis dodged a bullet there.

Wasn't a forward pass but did Matautia ground the ball for what may well have been a try?

The bizarre and incompetent TV coverage was inconclusive.

Better make sure those ticket prices are a fiver or a tenner then.

RLWC legacy!

Shaun Johnson must be awarded the Golden Boot. This was a brilliant display by Laos's finest contribution to the game of rugby league.

Clearly Greg Inglis just isn't good enough at this level. If he makes the tackle Australia win.

I've replayed it a dozen times and the pass from Walker to Mataútia hit the ground and just went forward before Mataútia half volleyed it.