Nathan Hindmarsh prepares to tackle Eels teammate Fuifui Moimoi in Four Nations

AFTER watching Fuifui Moimoi terrorise opponents for the past three months, Nathan Hindmarsh knows it's his turn to stand in the way of the 108kg wrecking ball.The veteran back-rower joked about jumping out of the way should his Eels teammate come charging at him when Australia face New Zealand, before admitting he is relishing the challenge."I'd like to know what it's actually like, yeah," Hindmarsh said. "Everyone says you can't tackle him, so it's going to be (good) to see how I go ... to see how I match up against him."I won't be looking for him. I'll make sure I won't get in front of him, but I'll come from somewhere."Parramatta teammate Jarryd Hayne said he expected Moimoi to target Hindmarsh."He does have that Islander mentality where he tries to prove himself and loves running over people, so I've got no doubt he will be running at Hindy," Hayne said.Start of sidebar. Skip to end of sidebar.End of sidebar. Return to start of sidebar."It's no secret he's going to be tough to tackle, tough to handle, so you've just got to do your best. When he's fit he's probably the most explosive in the game, if not ever."Hindmarsh was in the enemy camp celebrating with close mate and Kiwi captain Nathan Cayless after last year's World Cup final, believing his international career was over.He flew to Brisbane to watch Australia take on New Zealand expecting a one-sided decider.He watched in stunned silence as the Kiwis stormed home 34-20, before finding himself partying with Parramatta teammate Cayless.But as the Australians fly out today for the month-long Four Nations tournament in England and France, Hindmarsh is determined to make sure history does not repeat itself.For the first time in two generations, the Kangaroos enter an international tournament without the No. 1 status following New Zealand's win in November. Although bookies have installed Tim Sheens' men favourites, Hindmarsh is adamant complacency will not be an issue."It's going to be a tough contest and we know that," Hindmarsh, 30, said yesterday. "Even the French, a lot of them are playing in the Super League. You used to go over there and wallop them, but it's going to be a lot tougher than people think."You can't afford to drop a game. You play a team once and you probably won't go through (if you lose). First up we've got the Kiwis."By Steve Gee From: The Daily Telegraph October 16, 2009 12:00AM

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