LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a preview of the Pacific Championships final, the Kangaroos and Kiwis will face each other, with both teams already securing their spots in next week's decider in Hamilton.
According to penrithpanthers.com.au, Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has made changes to the starting pack, bringing in Thomas Flegler and Reuben Cotter, while Payne Haas, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, and Liam Martin will be rested.
The last time these fierce rivals met was in the World Cup semi-final last year, where the Kangaroos emerged victorious with a 16-14 scoreline, thanks to tries from Josh Addo-Carr, Val Holmes, and Cam Murray.
However, only nine players from that winning Kangaroos team will be in the lineup this weekend, while the Kiwis will feature 12 members from their side that narrowly lost in Leeds.
With every Kangaroos vs.
Kiwis clash comes the opportunity to make a statement and claim bragging rights, so both teams will leave nothing on the field.
The early exchanges, especially the battle between James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota against debutant Flegler and tough Cowboys player Cotter, will be fiercely contested.