Kiwis coach Michael Maguire feels his team are ready to make a statement at the Rugby League World Cup, ahead of their tournament opener against Lebanon on Monday (7:30am NZT). So I'm pleased that they can acknowledge that but they also know that we've got a big tournament ahead." Maguire has shown his hand early with the team named to face the Cedars. There is no sense of easing into the tournament, with the coach picking his strongest possible team. "I will make a couple of changes if I feel it's the right thing to do for the team," said Maguire.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 15, 2022 04:05 UTC