The Kiwis may hold the edge in experience but will still be wary of the young and dangerous looking Kangaroos side named for Saturday's Four Nations clash in Brisbane.

Australian rugby league coach Tim Sheens has labelled the Kiwis favourites heading into the Four Nations.

We named a strong and exciting Kiwis squad this week for the upcoming Four Nations but, naturally, the big talking point was the withdrawal of some big names through "burnout".

Warriors prop Ben Matulino is a doubtful starter in the Kiwis' Four Nations campaign because of a knee injury that affected the second half of his NRL season.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck appears the prime contender for the highly-contested Kiwis fullback spot for the Four Nations tournament.

Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell is out of the Kiwis' Four Nations campaign thanks to a fracture recently discovered on his right wrist.

When Sam McKendry says he's taking things one game at a time, it's more than a tired clich.

Benji Marshall isn't likely to feature in the Kiwis squad for this year's Four Nations, despite the fact he's made a successful return to rugby league.

One of the true gentlemen of rugby league is saying goodbye in what is likely to be his last outing at Mt Smart Stadium today.

There are no guarantees Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will earn a recall to the Kiwis for the Four Nations in October, despite his impressive NRL form.

New assistant coach David Kidwell is determined to help the Kiwis reach a new level of consistency that will see them able to beat the Kangaroos on a regular basis.

Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney hopes to have an assistant coach confirmed in days.

Injured New South Wales Blues hooker Robbie Farah is on course to return earlier than expected and to play in the league State Of Origin series opener.