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The article presents the New Zealand Kiwi Ferns team list ahead of Rugby League World Cup semifinals, describing the team as strong and a potential challenger to Australia's Jillaroos.
New Zealand are as advertised earlier in the week.
This is a proper side filled with class, and likely the only nation that could realistically challenge the Jillaroos for this year's title.
Halfback Raecene McGregor is a terrific game-manager, while powerhouse centre Mele Hufanga is a good a ball runner as there is in footy.
Hooker Georgia Hale is a born leader who will organise the team from dummy-half.
Backs
1 Apii Nicholls
2 Leianne Tufuga
3 Mele Hufanga
4 Stacey Waaka
5 Mackenzie Wiki
6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
7 Raecene McGregor
Forwards
8 Alexis Tauaneai
9 Georgia Hale
10 Otesa Pule
11 Shaniece Monschau
12 Kaiyah Atai
13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
Interchange
14 Ashleigh Quinlan
15 Annessa Biddle
16 Shannon Mato
17 Ivana Lauitiiti
Reserves
18 Brooke Anderson
What are the Rugby League semifinals this weekend
Saturday, November 7 at Newcastle's Hunter Stadium
Women's: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns vs Fetu Samoa from 5:45pm AEDT
Men's: New Zealand Kiwis vs Mate Ma'a Tonga from 8:05pm AEDT
Sunday, November 8 at the Sydney Football Stadium
Women's: Australia Jillaroos vs Fiji Bulikula from 5:45pm AEDT
Men's: Australia Kangaroos vs Toa Samoa from 8:05pm AEDT
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