Kiwis coach Stacey Jones has unveiled a 21-man squad stacked with experience and star power for the Pacific Championships, featuring the return of several key players from the 2023 title-winning side, including Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Dylan Brown, Moses Leota, Briton Nikora, Ronaldo Mulitalo, and veteran Kieran Foran, who will make his final international appearance before retirement.
Newcomer Xavier Willison earns his first call-up after the Broncos’ NRL premiership win, while rising talents Erin Clark, Phoenix Crossland, Keano Kini, Casey McLean, and Naufahu Whyte retain their spots after standout seasons. Captain James Fisher-Harris leads the side, which faces Samoa in Auckland on October 19 and Tonga on November 2, ahead of the finals in Sydney on November 8.
