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Kiwis player ratings: How Stacey Jones’ side rated in Rugby League World Cup defeat to Kangaroos

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Kiwis against Kangaroos in Sydney.
Kiwis player ratings: How Stacey Jones’ side rated in Rugby League World Cup defeat to Kangaroos

15 Oct, 2026 06:10 PM5 mins to read

Ben Francis is an Auckland-based live news sport journalist for the New Zealand Herald. Ben has worked across various sports media roles across digital, radio and print since 2016.

Ben Francis rates the Kiwis players in their 24-22 Rugby League World Cup defeat to the Kangaroos in Sydney.

Looks good in the black jersey with many lively runs and great positional play, although he may regret going at it alone

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