Defending champion Swayzee is set to return - his owners have stumped up the entry fee of $28,500.

The move comes amid uncertainty around half-brother and pre-Cup favourite Leap to Fame's availability due to a virus.

The final field is declared tomorrow.

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07 Nov: Kiwis coach Stacey Jones is urging his team to keep their emotions in check ahead of Sunday's Pacific Championships promotion/relegation clash against Papua New Guinea in Sydney

07 Nov: A third Christchurch-based bid for an NRL franchise license has been launched, valued at 360 million dollars

06 Nov: Cameron Norrie's reflected on a turbulent tennis season as he bids to re-ignite his career in Auckland

05 Nov: Apii Nicholls will return to start at fullback for the Kiwi Ferns in Sunday's Pacific Championship final against the Australian Jillaroos in Sydney

04 Nov: Rugby Australia are reportedly considering loaning ex-NRL league star Joseph Suaalii back to the Sydney Roosters in 2026, in between next year's Lions tour and the 2027 World Cup

03 Nov: The Kiwi Ferns lead Papua New Guinea 16-nil at halftime in their Pacific Championships rugby league test at Port Moresby

03 Nov: A number of rugby league fans will face charges after several serious incidents in South Auckland

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