An NRL Premiership winner's set for his Kiwis debut in Sunday's Pacific Championships league clash with Tonga
An NRL Premiership winner's set for his Kiwis debut in Sunday's Pacific Championships league clash with Tonga
28 October 2025 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
23-year-old Broncos prop Xavier Willison's been named on the bench - with Storm front-rower Nelson Asofa-Solomona dropped out of the 17.
Warriors utility Te Maire Martin joins Willison on the interchange, while the two other changes are injury enforced.
Sebastian Kris replaces Ronaldo Mulitalo on the wing, with Phoenix Crossland starting at hooker in place of Jeremy Marshall-King.
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