Perceiving himself to be English probably helps.

I agree.

It was never going to be easy even against a second string Aussie side.

Great game though.

Christ there are some miserable gits around. Despite the "poor attendances", the "Samoans aren't real Samoans" and the " poor Aussies" threads this was a great finale to a great tournament. It bodes well for international rugby league and what a boost for the Kiwi tour next year - England take on the current 4 Nations Champions. Good stuff.

I agree completely.

A fantastic end to a very competitive tournament.

New Zealand were the better side & deserved the win, but the disallowed try was a shocker, especially after they gave the Hunt one minutes before.

Some brutal hit-ups, classy ball handling & dogged defence, a great advert for the game .

Australia's record with neutral refs in this tournament:

Played 2 - Lost 2

Every post you write is negative ,you put the game down at every opportunity .

You must be a blast on a night out.

Moonies accusing me of being negative?

You all need to resurrect another neutral refereeing thread whilst attempting to explain why England still couldn't manage a win with an English ref in charge

The last aussie try had two clear forward passes which were never called so the non try at the end balanced things up.
Good effort by the crims despite being battered in the forwards. On the tournament showing they need to get shot of Thaiday, he has being bang average in attack and not particularly great in defence.

Thought Bentham had a decent game but should have pulled up Australia for their messing about at the PTB and the obstructions on the kicker.

Vatuvei's outstanding performance today ought to nail a wing spot in the World XIII at the end of the year. No doubt the bumbling Ryan Hall will be selected by the Brighouse Brigade instead