Team “Kangaroo” will meet “Kiwi”

Australia head coach Mal Meninga has named his team to face New Zealand in Christchurch this Sunday, October 27, staying with the same team that defeated Tonga 18-0.

The Kangaroos travel to Christchurch on Tuesday night for the second round of the Pacific Championships.

“We want to build our associations and continue to improve our cohesion,” Meninga said.

“The attitude and mentality of the team going into the Pacific Championships was excellent and everyone contributed.

“We know we have a tough battle ahead of us against New Zealand and we are focused on getting better every day.”

The composition is as follows:

Dylan Edwards
Xavier Coates
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Tom Trbojevic
Zach Lomax
Tom Dearden
Mitch Moses
Patrick Carrigan
Harry Grant (VK)
Lindsay Collins
Angus Crichton
Cameron Murray
Isaa Yeo (c)
Matt Burton
Mitch Barnett
Reuben Cotter
Hudson Young
Ben Hunt
Lindsey Smith