Benji Marshall focused on Four Nations glory for New Zealand against England Visit Victor Chandler Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 21 Oct 2010 Tweet Related Articles See all Rugby news Share it Pin It Kiwis tipped to crush visitors in Wellington openerGet £50 in free bets at Victor Chandler when opening a new account through BettingproNew Zealand captain Benji Marshall admits the favourites' tag sits uneasily on the Kiwis' shoulders but he says they are determined to justify the new wave of optimism sweeping through the nation when facing England in Wellington on Saturday.Unusually, Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has been able to select from virtually a full-strength squad for Saturday's opening Four Nations fixture at the Westpac Stadium and the hosts are 10/11 with Victor Chandler to win by more than 14 points.New Zealand are arguably stronger than when they stunned Australia to lift the World Cup two years ago and many are tipping them to repeat that success in Brisbane on November 13."It's nice for a change but just because they pick us doesn't mean it's going to happen," said Marshall."Just because it's a stronger squad, it doesn't mean it's going to happen automatically. We realise that and we've been working pretty hard. We realise the expectations and we're building towards having a great campaign."The Wests Tigers stand-off admits he has grown into the captaincy, which he inherited from the long-serving Ruben Wiki, after a sticky start."I really think I've matured a lot, especially over the last 12 months," he said. "Being thrown in as captain last year really woke me up to not taking things for granted."Marshall was in charge when the Kiwis lost 20-12 in their last meeting with England in last year's Four Nations at Huddersfield but Kearney dismisses any notion of revenge."We got beaten fair and square that day," he said. "It's a different group. It's a matter of making sure our focus is on Saturday and not what happened 12 months ago. The lads are very clear about that." Read our Victor Chandler review Get your £100 free bet now at Victor Chandler Like Like Post to wall 274 Reads All Rugby League News Recent Rugby League Articles New Zealand v Australia live stream19 Apr 2012New Zealand will have to break a 14-year drought if they are to emerge on top of Australia in Frida Sam Warburton 13/8 favourite to captain the Lions28 Nov 2011William Hill have made Sam Warburton their favourite to be named captain of the British & Irish Rugby League World Cup 2013 odds – Australia made favourites28 Nov 2011William Hill make current Four Nations Champions, Australia, the red-hot 2/7 favourites to win the Australia thrash New Zealand in Rugby League international16 Oct 2011Australia cruised to an eight-try victory over New Zealand in the Rugby League International Test a Australia v New Zealand Rugby League Preview and Tips13 Oct 2011Australia and New Zealand will warm up for the Four Nations Series with an international friendly o Patrick Ah Van to leave Bradford Bulls at end of season01 Aug 2011Patrick Ah Van will leave Super League side Bradford Bulls at the end of the season. More Stories Recent Articles League Two Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports27 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Sunday's League Two League Two Play-off Final Cashback at Coral27 May 2012Coral bookmakers are running cashback specials on Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Chelte 17:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race27 May 201217:30 Celebration Standard Open NH Flat Race 17:20 Kilsaran International Maiden27 May 201217:20 Kilsaran International Maiden 17:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle27 May 201217:10 Aylsham Show - 27th August Bank Holiday - Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle 17:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase)27 May 201217:00 Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Challenge Cup (Open Hunters' Chase) More Stories Tags Benji Marshall, England, New Zealand
