NRL Kiwi eligible player in the NRL 2024

Will there be a record number of Kiwis playing in the NRL in 2024?
 
I thought there were a few more at the Dolphins, I do realise the PI obscures it a bit, that does give a good account of players who have recently represented the Kiwis and New Zealand A. That number could be higher with NSW Cup and Qcup feeder players likely to bump it up a bit more. I counted 58 or 59 one I thought had played for the islands.
 
I'm curious, in the ever-evolving landscape of professional rugby league, where player mobility and international representation are increasingly fluid, how can we accurately essay quantify the number of players with recent ties to the New Zealand Kiwis and New Zealand A teams?
 
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Some are unrealistic but you could add in:
Broncos - Benjamin Te Kura, Reece Walsh, Xavier Willson
Raiders - Hohepa Puru (?)
Bulldogs - Jackson Topine, Karl Oloapu
Sharks - Kayal Iro, Niwhai Puru (?), Oregon Kaufusi, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai
Dolphins - Connelly Lemuelu, Isaiya Katoa, Valynce Te Whare
Titans - Josiah Pahulu, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tony Francis
Sea Eagles - Christian Tuipulotu, Jaxson Paulo, Raymond Vaega, Taniela Paseka, Toafofoa Sipley
Storm - Jack Howarth, Joe Chan
Warriors - Rocco Berry, Taine Tuaupiki, Jacob Laban, Adam Pompey, Ali Leiataua, Demitric Sifakula, Bunty Afoa, Jazz Tevaga, Ed Kosi, Tom Ale, Zyon Maiu’u
Knights - Kayln Ponga, Phoenix Crossland, Greg Marzhew
Cowboys - Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, D’Jazirhae Pua’avase
Eels - Ofahiki Ogden, Daejarn Asi, Makahesi Makatoa, Joe Ofahengaue
Panthers - Jarome Luai
Rabbitohs - Josiah Karapani, Michael Chee-Kam, Taane Milne, Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson, Davvy Moale
Dragons - BMM, Francis Molo, Paul Turner
Roosters - Junior Pauga, Robert Toia, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Spencer Leniu, Zach Dockar-Clay
Tigers - Asu Kepaoa, Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole, Junior Tupou, Stefano Utoikamanu, Starford To'a, Shawn Blore (brother was a Junior Kiwi so assume he's eligible too)

 
Some are unrealistic but you could add in:
Broncos - Benjamin Te Kura, Reece Walsh, Xavier Willson
Raiders - Hohepa Puru (?)
Bulldogs - Jackson Topine, Karl Oloapu
Sharks - Kayal Iro, Niwhai Puru (?), Oregon Kaufusi, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai
Dolphins - Connelly Lemuelu, Isaiya Katoa, Valynce Te Whare
Titans - Josiah Pahulu, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tony Francis
Sea Eagles - Christian Tuipulotu, Jaxson Paulo, Raymond Vaega, Taniela Paseka, Toafofoa Sipley
Storm - Jack Howarth, Joe Chan
Warriors - Rocco Berry, Taine Tuaupiki, Jacob Laban, Adam Pompey, Ali Leiataua, Demitric Sifakula, Bunty Afoa, Jazz Tevaga, Ed Kosi, Tom Ale, Zyon Maiu’u
Knights - Kayln Ponga, Phoenix Crossland, Greg Marzhew
Cowboys - Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, D’Jazirhae Pua’avase
Eels - Ofahiki Ogden, Daejarn Asi, Makahesi Makatoa, Joe Ofahengaue
Panthers - Jarome Luai
Rabbitohs - Josiah Karapani, Michael Chee-Kam, Taane Milne, Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson, Davvy Moale
Dragons - BMM, Francis Molo, Paul Turner
Roosters - Junior Pauga, Robert Toia, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Spencer Leniu, Zach Dockar-Clay
Tigers - Asu Kepaoa, Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole, Junior Tupou, Stefano Utoikamanu, Starford To'a, Shawn Blore (brother was a Junior Kiwi so assume he's eligible too)

Ahh, Saved me the time having to write all this out! Lol. Lots of kiwi Juniors coming through these clubs too.
 
Some are unrealistic but you could add in:
Broncos - Benjamin Te Kura, Reece Walsh, Xavier Willson
Raiders - Hohepa Puru (?)
Bulldogs - Jackson Topine, Karl Oloapu
Sharks - Kayal Iro, Niwhai Puru (?), Oregon Kaufusi, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai
Dolphins - Connelly Lemuelu, Isaiya Katoa, Valynce Te Whare
Titans - Josiah Pahulu, Moeaki Fotuaika, Tony Francis
Sea Eagles - Christian Tuipulotu, Jaxson Paulo, Raymond Vaega, Taniela Paseka, Toafofoa Sipley
Storm - Jack Howarth, Joe Chan
Warriors - Rocco Berry, Taine Tuaupiki, Jacob Laban, Adam Pompey, Ali Leiataua, Demitric Sifakula, Bunty Afoa, Jazz Tevaga, Ed Kosi, Tom Ale, Zyon Maiu’u
Knights - Kayln Ponga, Phoenix Crossland, Greg Marzhew
Cowboys - Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Jason Taumalolo, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, D’Jazirhae Pua’avase
Eels - Ofahiki Ogden, Daejarn Asi, Makahesi Makatoa, Joe Ofahengaue
Panthers - Jarome Luai
Rabbitohs - Josiah Karapani, Michael Chee-Kam, Taane Milne, Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson, Davvy Moale
Dragons - BMM, Francis Molo, Paul Turner
Roosters - Junior Pauga, Robert Toia, Sitili Tupouniua, Siua Wong, Spencer Leniu, Zach Dockar-Clay
Tigers - Asu Kepaoa, Jahream Bula, Fonua Pole, Junior Tupou, Stefano Utoikamanu, Starford To'a, Shawn Blore (brother was a Junior Kiwi so assume he's eligible too)

The Puru twins were born in Sydney. Could chuck Michael Molo in there too
 
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