Yes, that is correct, it is upon us at last, and one match has already been and gone. The opening match between England and Papua New Guinea resulted with the Kumuls being defeated 33-22. PNG were courageous but were unable to keep up the intensity in the second half after leading at halftime. PNG take on NZ next Saturday and I'm sorry but they will be trounced by NZ, no matter how courageous. But I always like to see the underdog do well.
Anyway, great, New Zealand's first game is against deadly Australia on Sunday, October 26th, at 7:55pm, and it will be a great match to guage how well NZ has prepared and if they are poised to take the cup.
Check out more info on the Kiwis World Cup squad here
New Zealand Squad: Adam Blair, Nathan Cayless, Greg Eastwood, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Fien, Dene Halatau, Lance Hohaia, Krisnan Inu, David Kidwell, Thomas Leuluai, Issac Luke, Simon Mannering, Sika Manu, Benji Marshall, Steve Matai, Jason Nightingale, Sam Perrett, Sam Rapira, Jerome Ropati, Setaimata Sa, Jeremy Smith, Iosia Soliola, Evarn Tuimavave, Manu Vatuvei
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