Australia’s Head Coach Mal Meninga has named his team to take on New Zealand in Christchurch this Sunday, October 27, staying with the same side 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 combinations and keep improving our cohesion,” Meninga said.
“The squad’s attitude and mentality towards the Pacific Championships has been excellent with everyone contributing.
“We know we are in for a tough battle against New Zealand and we are focused on being better every day.”
The squad is as follows:
Dylan Edwards
Xavier Coates
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Tom Trbojevic
Zac Lomax
Tom Dearden
Mitch Moses
Patrick Carrigan
Harry Grant (vc)
Lindsay Collins
Angus Crichton
Cameron Murray
Isaah Yeo (c)
Matt Burton
Mitch Barnett
Reuben Cotter
Hudson Young
Ben Hunt
Lindsay Smith