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image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size1/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/20/16/australia-1.jpg"> <a href="/web/20170307135436/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/australia-vs-new-zealand-match-report-aussies-four-nations-final-kikis-anfield-score-tries-latest-a7428591.html"></a> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="capsules" data-capsule-count="0"> <ul> <li class="shares"> <span class="icon-trending"></span> <span class="label"></span> </li> </ul> </div> <h1><a href="/web/20170307135436/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/rugby-league/australia-vs-new-zealand-match-report-aussies-four-nations-final-kikis-anfield-score-tries-latest-a7428591.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span>Australia run riot at Anfield to claim victory in Four Nations final</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p><strong>Australia 34 New Zealand 8:</strong> Mal Meninga's team went through the tournament unbeaten and reclaimed the 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