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Kiwis player ratings: How Stacey Jones’ side rated in Rugby League World Cup win over Cook Islands

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Kiwis against the Cook Islands in Christchurch.
Kiwis player ratings: How Stacey Jones’ side rated in Rugby League World Cup win over Cook Islands

25 Oct, 2026 05:00 PM4 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.

Tanner Stowers-Smith scored two tries in his test debut for the Kiwis. Photo / Photosport

Ben Francis rates the Kiwis players in their 82-16 Rugby League World Cup win over the Cook Islands

Got his chance back in the No 1 jersey with Kalyn Ponga injured, but endured a mixed outing. Threw

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