Jahrome Hughes and Will Warbrick have been named in the New Zealand Kiwis squad, marking an exciting new era for the team. Hughes, the reigning Dally M medallist, brings his exceptional skills to the table, while Warbrick is on track to become a triple international, having already represented New Zealand in Australian Rules and Rugby 7s ¹.
The new-look Kiwis side boasts eight debutants, including Phoenix Crossland, Keano Kini, Trent Toelau, Naufahu Whyte, Erin Clark, Jordan Riki, and Casey McLean. James Fisher-Harris, fresh from winning a fourth-straight premiership with the Panthers, will captain the side ¹. Coach Stacey Jones is looking to build on the team’s impressive 30-0 win over the Kangaroos in last year’s Pacific Championships final.
Warbrick’s selection is particularly notable, given his versatility and achievements in multiple sports. His inclusion, along with Hughes’, is expected to bring a new level of energy and expertise to the team ¹. The Kiwis will face off against Samoa and the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships, with the final scheduled for November 4 at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton ².
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