Australia bear no Kiwi grudges

• Last Updated: October 23. 2009 10:40PM UAE / October 23. 2009 6:40PM GMT

Hooker Cameron Smith has denied revenge is on the minds of the Australia players ahead of today’s Four Nations clash against New Zealand.

The Kiwis became world champions when they shocked Australia last November in Brisbane.

“It’s been tossed up a lot by people outside of our camp about revenge on the Kiwis but it’s not about that at all,” Smith said.

“It’s hard to seek revenge when you’ve got a different squad and you’re playing a totally different Kiwis side.”

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