The two players couldn't be more different. Harawira-Naera is the outgoing eccentric, adding a touch of twerking to his try celebrations, while Fisher-Harris is a shy worker.
Fisher-Harris' bone-rattling hits have culminated in a Kiwis berth, but Harawira-Naera's story has been one of a little more perseverance from his small home town of Waimamaku.
"There's not many people and everyone knew everyone," Harawira-Naera said.
"You couldn't get away with anything.
"The school had about 100 kids from five all the way through to 17 to 18. We never had PlayStation and were always jumping in the river, jumping off the bridge, jumping out of trees, climbing trees."
The pair played with each other in junior rugby due to a lack of league in their area but they were picked up by the Panthers and sent across the Tasman.
Harawira-Naera's league dream was realised in round four against the Newcastle Knights, capping off a memorable day with a try.
The match was played in front of friends and family from New Zealand, including his mother who celebrated her birthday on that day.
- Sydney Morning Herald
