GB Unchanged for NZ Clash

Great Britain coach Brian Noble has stuck with the same 17 that saw off Australia in Sydney for Saturday's decisive clash with New Zealand in Wellington.





After the 'grannygate' affair which saw the Kiwi's docked two points for fielding an ineligible player, a draw or better will see the Lions qualify for the final against the Roos in Sydney. New Zealand on the other hand, have to win and then hope that Great Britain lose to Australia in Brisbane if they are to sneak through to the Sydney showdown on points difference.

The saying often goes that you don't change a winning side, but concerns must surround Brian Carney. The Irish winger left the field on Saturday due to a suspected hamstring injury - problem that has plauged much of his career.
If Carney is fit there can be no complaints, but questions need to be asked as to why the current Great Britain squad only has two recognised wingmen amongst it's ranks. Leon Pryce has played wing before and Lee Gilmour performed well in that role in Sydney but one must still question the why the likes of Mark Calderwood or Stuart Reardon haven't made the trip.

Time will tell. I assume that Carney is fit but I'd expect the Kiwi's to be making numerous moves towards the GB No2.