Kiwis victory: What does it mean?
Herald sport writers Michael Burgess and David Skipwith answer three questions about Saturday night's League test in Brisbane.
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Kiwis hammer Kangaroos
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League: Kiwi opts to go mouthguard free
Despite suffering an horrific jaw injury just over 12 months ago, Kiwis centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall will take the field tonight without a mouthguard.
League: Pre match fireworks unlikely
As the Kiwis and Kangaroos head into battle tomorrow night, don't expect a repeat of the fiery haka duel that took place between their Junior counterparts in the recent encounter.
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Breaking down ethnic barriers
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Kearney backs debutant Taumalolo to add much-needed impact
A 21-year-old debutant will need to provide much of the Kiwis' attacking impact on Saturday night against the Kangaroos - and from a (relatively) new position.
League: Two new players in Kiwis squad
Blockbusting forward Jason Taumalolo and teenage wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak will make their Kiwi debut in the Four Nations opener against Australia.
Who will make the cut for the Kiwis?
Plenty of intrigue surrounds the make-up of Stephen Kearney's Kiwis side to be named tomorrow ahead of Saturday's opening Four Nations clash against the Kangaroos.