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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    A Kiwis debut worth the wait for Jordan Riki

    A Kiwis debut worth the wait for Jordan Riki


    The 24-year-old second-rower has been listed on the interchange for Sunday's Pacific Championship test against Australia in his hometown of Christchurch.

    Riki was named in the New Zealand squad in 2023 - but withdrew late after picking up a shoulder injury playing for the Broncos in the NRL Grand Final.



    Riki's one of five debutants named along with fullback Keano Kini, winger Will Warbrick, hooker Phoenix Crossland and prop Naufahu Whyte.

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     Today's News

    Business:
    With Black Friday sales already being advertised - Kiwis are being warned to stick to a budget 11:07

    Rugby:
    Wallabies vs France Test live blog — scores, stats and updates from Stade de France 11:07

    Health & Safety:
    Calls for farmers to get on top of worm treatment for their dogs - to stop the spread of C-ovis or sheep measles 10:47

    Rugby:
    Captain Scott Barrett is praising the fresh faces for injecting some enthusiasm into the All Blacks for the season-ending 52-26 win over Wales in Cardiff 10:27

    Living & Travel:
    ???1;Consultation on the future of Auckland's AF Thomas Park closes today 10:07

    Law and Order:
    Authorities are continuing to search for a Tauranga man, who's been missing since Thursday night 9:27

    Entertainment:
    Tori Kelly has given birth to her first child 9:25

    Entertainment:
    Jeremy Renner's lawyer has insisted he and Yi Zhou have not resolved their conflict 8:55

    Auckland:
    Police and a fire investigator's at a nightclub on Auckland's Karangahape Road, after a blaze sparked up in the basement early this morning 8:47

    International:
    Donald Trump says he would be 'proud' to take down Mexico's cartels. Will he send in the US military? 8:27


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