Eight debutants have been named in the Kiwis rugby league squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships against Australia and Tonga

Those in line to make their international debuts are Brisbane second rower Jordan Riki, Gold Coast utility forward Erin Clark, his Titans teammate and fullback Keano Kini, Melbourne winger Will Warbrick and Rooster Naufahu Whyte,

In the group for the first time are Newcastle hooker Phoenix Crossland, Penrith centre Casey McLean and his Panthers teammate and five-eighth Trent Toelau.

Mitch Barnett's been named in the Kangaroos squad and Warriors teammate Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad's been asked if they've communicated.



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