League: Kiwis outclass Toa Samoa in one-off test
New Zealand produced some razzle dazzle rugby league in the second half to comprehensively beat Samoa 50-6.
New Zealand produced some razzle dazzle rugby league in the second half to comprehensively beat Samoa 50-6.
Grand final winner Jeremy Smith and vanquished opponent Shaun Kenny-Dowall both return to test football after long absences this weekend.
New Zealand league vice-captain Adam Blair said he was shocked at the Four Nations double snubbing of former skipper Roy Asotasi.
A full complement of Warriors players are expected to take part in the Four Nations tournament.
Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney doesn't believe they made made a mistake by naming Manly's Tony Williams in their original squad.
Melbourne Storm NRL star Greg Inglis is to undergo shoulder surgery this month which will rule him out of the Four Nations.
The bad blood may have washed away, but young Kiwi Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is looking forward to another clash with Aussie Petero Civoniceva.
Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney has confirmed he will again ignore UK-based players when selecting his side for next month's test against Australia.