No fewer than 10 One New Zealand Warriors players feature in sides chasing glory in today’s international tripleheader at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
After last week’s emphatic 40-14 victory over Tonga, the Kiwis are aiming to win the men’s Pacific Cup for the second time in three years when they face Toa Sāmoa in the men's Pacific Cup showdown.
They again have Warriors Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad in the centres, captain James Fisher-Harris in the front row and utility Te Maire Martin and middle forward Erin Clark on the interchange.
They take on a Toa Sāmoa side hunting a first major title with Warriors Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at fullback and Chanel Harris-Tavita on the bench.
In the women’s Pacific Cup decider, the Kiwi Ferns are bidding to topple the formidable Australian Jillaroos after a tight tussle ended 10-4 in the Jillaroos’ favour at Eden Park last week.
Adding a Warriors touch to a magical rugby league day at Eden Park
Warriors NRLW players included in the New Zealand lineup are Apii Nicholls at fullback, Tysha Ikenasio on the wing and prop Ivana Lauitiiti on the interchange.
The programme starts with the Cook Islands Aitu taking on the South African Rhinos in play-off to find the last nation in the men’s draw for next year’s Rugby League World Cup in Australia.
Coming into the Cook Islands side is Warriors second rower Marata Niukore.
