2006 ANZAC Test

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.

2006 (2006) Anzac Test  ()
Australia
Australia		 New Zealand
New Zealand
50 12
12 Total
AUS 1436 50
NZL 66 12
Date5 May 2006
StadiumSuncorp Stadium
LocationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
RefereeAshley Klein Australia
Attendance44,191
Broadcast partners
Broadcasters
Commentators

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