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