League: Date may not suit English-based players

The Kiwis open their Tri-Nations defence with a test against Australia at Ericsson Stadium on October 14 but players from the English game could be restricted because that's the Super League grand final day.

The Kiwis play Great Britain On October 28 at Christchurch and then at Wellington on November 11.

The final will be on November 25 in Sydney.