Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is a bit different. Not only does he have unique skills on the field, but the Kiwis fullback also has some rare qualities off it.

Could it be we are the favourites? Surely you could never place the Kiwis ahead of the Kangaroos in this annual Anzac massacre we normally suffer...

Tonight's Anzac test provides the Kiwis with the chance to dispel some long held myths about their ability to prepare for and handle these one-off early season encounters.

This time last year Stephen Kearney's stocks were at their lowest - but now he is on the brink of establishing a record that might never be beaten.

The veteran coach needs this win and has rolled out the veterans, with the bulk of the team that won the 2013 World Cup final back.

James Tedesco has been told by Blues official he can stake his claim for a future NSW jersey by proving himself a multi-positional talent.

Thomas Leuluai could carve his name in New Zealand league history tomorrow night, matching a feat so far achieved only by Stacey Jones.

Dallin Watene-Zelzniak says the incident that cost him a place in the Anzac test was “an accident”.

The Kiwis are wary of an Australian backlash on Friday night, after the New Zealanders' surprise Four Nations success last November.

Kiwis veteran Thomas Leuluai would like to see a rethink around the game's suspension rules, in the wake of Dallin Watene-Zelzniak's withdrawal from the upcoming Anzac test.