Fullback Kalyn Ponga returns from breaking his left arm in his Test debut to start for the Kiwis in Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
Keano Kini, who started at fullback in the Kiwis’ wins over Cook Islands and Fiji, moves to the bench, with hooker Phoenix Crossland on the extended bench.
Kickoff at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle is 10.05pm.
Follow all the action in our live blog below:
5 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
8 James Fisher-Harris (c)
