Wests Tigers forward Russell Packer has been named on the bench for New Zealand as they take on Tonga in a highly-anticipated clash this Saturday afternoon.
Kickoff for the match is at 3:00pm AEDT from Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
After starting the last match at hooker, 2017 Kelly-Barnes Award winner Elijah Taylor has been named amongst the reserves as New Zealand look to secure top spot in the group.
New Zealand
1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3 Dean Whare
4 Brad Takairangi
5 Jordan Rapana
6 Kodi Nikorima
7 Shaun Johnson
8 Martin Taupau
9 Thomas Leuluai
10 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
11 Simon Mannering
12 Joseph Tapine
13 Adam Blair
14 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
15 Russell Packer
16 Isaac Liu
17 Danny Levi
18 Kenny Bromwich
19 Te Maire Martin
20 Elijah Taylor
21 Peta Hiku
Tonga
1 William Hopoate
2 Wing Daniel Tupou
3 Michael Jennings
4 Konrad Hurrell
5 David Fusitua
6 Tuimoala Lolohea
7 Mafoa'aeata Hingano
8 Andrew Fifita
9 Sione Katoa
10 Sio Siua Taukeiaho
11 Manu Ma'u
12 Sika Manu (c)
13 Jason Taumalolo
14 Siliva Havili
15 Sam Moa
16 Peni Terepo
17 Ben Murdoch-Masila
18 Mahe Fonua
19 Manu Vatuvei
20 Ukuma Ta'ai
21 Tevita Pangai Junior
