Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playDavid Skipwith examines three points from the Kiwis disappointing 26-6 transtasman test defeat to the Kangaroos at Perth's Nib Stadium last night. Highly rated Kiwis forwards found wantingThe Kiwis much vaunted forward pack failed to live up to their reputation as one of the biggest and best to wear the black and white and were comprehensively outgunned by their green and gold opposites. The Kiwis forwards were found wanting with the ball in hand with bench forwards Martin Taupau(129m) and Manu Ma'u (99m) making the most yards while five others failed to get over 70 metres. Related Content Kiwis: Improvement needed, says Kidwell Watch NZ Herald Focus: Kangaroos outclass Kiwis Video League Highlights: Kangaroos 26 | Kiwis 062. Kangaroos clear favourites heading into Four NationsThe Kiwis might hold the number one world ranking and be reigning champions but head into the Four Nations having suffered twin losses to Australia.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 15, 2016 22:16 UTC