2012 Anzac Test

The 2012 ANZAC test was a rugby league test match played between Australia and New Zealand at Eden Park on 20 April 2012. It was the 13th Anzac test played between the two nations.

Australian five-eighth, Johnathan Thurston scored a try and kicked four goals from four attempts, and was named man-of-the-match.

English referee Richard Silverwood's performance drew criticism in the media.

Squads

Match Summary

20 April 2012
8:00pm (BST)
Australia 20 – 12 New Zealand
Tries
Johnathan Thurston (21') 1
Greg Inglis (26') 1
Cameron Smith (69') 1
Goals
Johnathan Thurston 4/4 (22', 27', 40' pen, 71')

Tries
1 (12') Issac Luke
1 (48') Shaun Johnson
Goals
2/2 (13', 48') Benji Marshall
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 35,399
Referee: Richard Silverwood England
Player of the Match: Johnathan Thurston

References

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