Russell Packer of the Kiwis hits Darren Lockyer of the Kangaroos. Photo / Getty Images
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Russell Packer of the Kiwis hits Darren Lockyer of the Kangaroos. Photo / Getty Images

Prop Russell Packer has pleaded guilty to a striking offence and will miss the Kiwis' opening Four Nations match against Australia in Warrington next weekend.

Packer was placed on report following a tackle on Australian captain Darren Lockyer in the opening minute of Sunday's 42-6 defeat to the Kangaroos in Newcastle.

- APNZ