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NZ's Ponga back on bench - three weeks after breaking arm

NZ's Ponga back on bench - three weeks after breaking arm
BBC Sport Friday 06 November 2026, 10:52 UTC 1 min read
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New Zealand call Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland into their squad for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.

New Zealand call Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland into their squad for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.
NZ (LOCATION) Ponga (PERSON) New Zealand (LOCATION) Kalyn Ponga (PERSON) Phoenix Crossland (ORG) World Cup (EVENT) Tonga (LOCATION)
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