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New Zealand take on Fiji in a blockbuster World Cup quarterfinal at MKM Stadium in Hull at 6.30am AEDT on Sunday.
Joseph Manu will lead the Kiwis’ charge from fullback with Dylan brown and Jahrome Hughes in the halves.
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Brandon Smith is at hooker with Kieran Foran likely to nab a bench role for the Kiwis.
Jesse Bromwich and James Fisher-Harris will lead the charge up front, with Isaiah Papali’i, Kenny Bromwich and Joseph Tapine forming a formidable back row.
For Fiji Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau will be key men after leading Penrith to back-to-back premierships.
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Sunia Turuva, Maika Sivo, Kevin Naiqama and Semi Valemei feature in a strong backline.
Fiji upset New Zealand in the corresponding fixture at the 2017 World Cup and the Kiwis are out for revenge.
It sets the scene for a mouth-watering clash with the winner to face Australia in a semi-final.
TEAMS
New Zealand: 1. Joseph Manu 2. Ronaldo Mulitalo 17. Briton Nikora 20. Isaac Liu 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Brandon Smith 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Joseph Tapine 4. Peta Hiku 14. Kieran Foran 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 19. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 21. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 23. Scott Sorensen
Fiji: 1. Sunia Turuva 2. Maika Sivo 4. Kevin Naiqama 19. Semi Valemei 24. Vuate Karawalevu 20. Henry Raiwalui 7. Brandon Wakeham 3. Korbin Sims 9. Apisai Koroisau 17. King Vuniyayawa 12. Viliame Kikau 22. Siua Wong 11. Taniela Sadrugu 5. Mitieli Vulikijapani 14. Penioni Tagituimua 15. Tevita Toloi 16. Lamar Manuel-Liolevave 10. Ben Nakubuwai 13. Tui Kamikamica
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