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Australia are out for revenge in the Pacific Championships against New Zealand in Christchurch. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4:05pm (AEDT).
The Kangaroos were on the receiving end of a 30-0 caning from the Kiwis in last year’s final.
New Zealand have named five debutants in the team to take on the Kangaroos in their first match of the Pacific Championships.
But Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has pulled a selection surprise by naming an unchanged 17-man side from the 18-0 win over Tonga last weekend with Ben Hunt again the 18th player.
The Australians usually rotate their squad around during the preliminary games but Meninga has resisted the urge to give uncapped squad members Lindsay Smith and Bradman Best a run.
It will be a new-look halves for the Kiwis, as Shaun Johnson comes out of retirement to play halfback with Jahrome Hughes injured, alongside Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, who shifts to No.6 in the absence of Dylan Brown (knee).
While fullback Keano Kini, winger Will Warbrick, hooker Phoenix Crossland and bench players Naufahu Whyte and Jordan Riki will all have their first national cap, while James Fisher-Harris captains the side.
Venue: Apollo Proects Stadium
Kick-off: 4:05pm (AEDT)
TV: Nine, Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports, 9Now
Betting: Betting: Odds, courtesy of PlayUp – New Zealand $3.70 Australia $1.28
New Zealand
1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matt Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. Will Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Griffin Neame 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Scott Sorensen 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Marata Niukore 17. Jordan Riki 18. Erin Clark 19. Trent Toelau 20. Casey McLean
Kangaroos
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Xavier Coates 3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Tom Trbojevic 5. Zac Lomax 6. Tom Dearden 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Harry Grant 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Cameron Murray 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Matt Burton 15. Mitch Barnett 16. Reuben Cotter 17. Hudson Young 18. Ben Hunt 19. Lindsay Smith 20. Bradman Best 21. Reece Robson
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