RECAP:Kangaroos thrash Kiwis in Canberra

Tonight's rugby league match between New Zealand and Australia in Canberra will mark the final time the two sides play an ANAZC test.

The New Zealand coach David Kidwell has hit back at Australian criticism the Kiwis hadn't helped promote Friday's Test match in Canberra, saying they were focused on playing the game.

Born-again prop Russell Packer has bolted into the Kiwis starting line-up to face Australia in tomorrow night's Anzac rugby league Test in Canberra.

The New Zealand rugby league forward Simon Mannering admits New Zealand have been overawed by Mal Meninga and his all-conquering Australian team.

The Australia rugby league team faces a nervous wait on the health of another key member after fullback Darius Boyd failed to finish the team's first training session.