2026 Senior International Matches

Team Info

New Zealand

Previous Game:

2026 Senior International Matches - Standalone vs. Australia

Next Game:

2026 Senior International Matches - vs. Fiji

Out:

Kalyn Ponga (fullback), Dane Gagai (centre), Moses Leota (front row), Isaiah Papali'i (second row), Briton Nikora (second row), Naufahu Whyte (bench)

In:

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (centre), Scott Sorensen (second row), Te Maire Martin (bench), Leo Thompson (bench), Tanner Stowers-Smith (bench), Jacob Laban (bench)

Changes:

Joseph Tapine (lock to front row), Keano Kini (bench to fullback), Erin Clark (bench to lock), Xavier Willison (bench to second row)

Cook Islands

Previous Game:

2026 Senior International Matches - Standalone vs. Fiji

Next Game:

2026 Senior International Matches - vs. Australia

Out:

Paul Ulberg (wing), Cameron Brown (wing), Reuben Porter (second row), Pride Petterson-Robati (lock), Chaev Kolone (bench)

In:

Valentine Holmes (fullback), Cameron Brown (wing), Rhys Dakin (front row), Amare Milford (second row), David Tuariki (bench)

Changes:

Esom Ioka (fullback to wing), Esan Marsters (halfback to bench), Mason Teague (hooker to lock), Makahesi Makatoa (front row to bench), Ruatapu Ngatikaura (bench to hooker), Brad Takairangi (bench to halfback)