International New Zealand Kiwis

[france]

That is fucking ridiculous. Obv in some cases, you cannot have a player touching an injured guy, mainly with head/neck injuries but it's not like he tried to pull him off the ground, sit him up, or roll him over. He moved his arm to check if the lights were still on.

From a Kiwis POV though, 11 of the 21 were already returning from last year, and 15 were in the squad the year before. Bringing Hiku in as an experience play feels unnecessary, he's 0 chance of playing the WC and is just blocking the chance for someone that could be involved in the WC getting their start

The SJ call up makes sense in that there is literally no one else out there; you would be dipping into reserve-grade halves if not. But with centres/outside backs we have Pompey and Ali already in NZ to pick from, not to mention the guys here and there in Aussie.

thats the inexperience of the coach is it not ?

 

[selector]

Tommy Talau had a pretty strong season for manly, and obviously has kiwi heritage. Could also see either Kris or Arthars getting a call up

Tommy Talau stated earlier this year he wanted to play SOO for NSW.

 

[Shogun]

Hull KR star discovers fate as appeal verdict delivered following controversial Super League Grand Final incident​

Ben Olawumi

Peta Hiku in action for Hull KR in the 2024 Super League Grand Final

Hull KR star Peta Hiku has successfully appealed against his Grade E charge following a controversial incident involving Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba in the Super League Grand Final, and will now be free to play for New Zealand this autumn.

The RFL’s press release confirming Hiku’s disciplinary verdict reads: “Peta Hiku of Hull KR has successfully challenged a Grade E making unnecessary contact with a player who is or maybe injured after last Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final against Wigan Warriors.

“The Independent Operational Rules Tribunal found him not guilty.”