Kangaroos deny disrespect as Kiwis keep mum on selection shockALEX WHITEHEAD/PHOTOSPORT Australia's Cameron Smith: "We were told before we even left for England that everyone was going to get a rest at some stage." Speaking at the Kangaroos' hotel in Birmingham on Friday (Saturday NZT), captain Cameron Smith said resting Cronk had always been the plan. PAUL KANE/GETTY IMAGES Michael Morgan will partner North Queensland teammate Johnathan Thurston in the halves for the Kangaroos against New Zealand. Bromwich, however, said he didn't think the Australians lost any strength by leaving Cronk out. Meninga said leaving Cronk out was more about respect for his own players than disrespect for his opponents.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2016 16:18 UTC