NRL: The Sydney Roosters have made a massive call to move on an international forward despite only signing him to an extension early this year.
New Zealand host Tonga for a spot in the Pacific Championships final in a blockbuster clash at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.
For the Kiwis Leo Thompson returns from suspension with Jordan Riki making way in the only change for Stacey Jones.For Tonga, Roosters youngster Siua Wong added to the bench in place of Keaon Koloamatangi, who has left the squad to be with his partner for the birth of their child. The clash between James Fisher-Harris and Addin Fonua-Blake promises to set the scene for an explosive contest.And Shaun Johnson and Isaiya Katoa will be crucial to their side’s chances at halfback.
It sets the scene for an epic clash between the fierce rivals for the chance to take on the Kangaroos in the final next week.: 1. Keano Kini 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Peta Hiku 5. William Warbrick 6. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 7. Shaun Johnson 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Scott Sorensen 17. Leo Thompson 13. Naufahu Whyte 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Griffin Neame 16. Marata Niukore. 18th man: 18. Erin Clark: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2.
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