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- Naufahu Whyte will play for the Kiwis in the Rugby League World Cup opener against Australia.
- Naufahu Whyte helped the Roosters win the 2026 NRL title with a 19-18 grand final over the Knights.
- James Fisher-Harris will captain the Kiwi side in the 2026 World Cup.
- Halfback Jahrome Hughes returns to the Kiwis for the first time since 2023.