Stacey Jones has named a new-look New Zealand side as he prepares to take charge of the national team for the first time since taking over from Michael Maguire.
The Kiwis will be looking to defend their title in the Pacific Championships after hammering Australia in the final last year.
However, just nine players remain from that historic victory with injuries and suspensions forcing Jones into blooding a host of fresh faces.
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James Fisher-Harris will once again lead the side during the tournament but will be joined up front by a much-changed pack.
Moses Leota and Briton Nikola have been ruled out through injury, while Nelson Asofa-Solomona still has four matches to serve on his suspension which also saw him miss the NRL grand final for Melbourne.
Storm star and Dally M Medal winner Jahrome Hughes will form one part of a new-look spine with Dylan Brown and Kieran Foran ruled out of the tournament.
The Kiwis also have trouble at dummy-half with Brandon Smith and Jeremy Marshall-King unavailable for selection.
Keano Kini has been rewarded for his sparkling form for the Gold Coast Titans with a call-up.
Meanwhile, young Panthers pair Casey McLean and Trent Toelau are two of eight potential debutants listed with Erin Clark, Phoenix Crossland, Jordan Riki, Will Warbrick and Naufahu Whyte named alongside Kini.
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Peta Hiku is the sole representative plying his trade in the Super League with the veteran back a welcome addition with Joey Manu, Ronaldo Mulitalo and Kayal Iro unavailable.
"While we’ve had a number of players ruled out through injury or unavailability, it’s a hugely exciting opportunity having the Kiwis playing at home in front of our fans again," Jones said.
"We’ve still got a solid core of last year’s squad but, the way I see it, it’s a fantastic chance for us to build the group to provide lots of options and depth for following campaigns."
New Zealand Kiwis squad for Pacific Championships 2024
- Broncos: Jordan Riki
- Cowboys: Griffin Neame
- Dolphins: Jamayne Isaako, Kodi Nikorima
- Hull KR: Peta Hiku
- Knights: Phoenix Crossland, Leo Thompson
- Panthers: James Fisher-Harris (capt.), Casey McLean, Scott Sorensen, Trent Toelau
- Raiders: Joe Tapine, Matthew Timoko
- Roosters: Naufahu Whyte
- Storm: Jahrome Hughes, Will Warbrick
- Tigers: Isaiah Papali’i
- Titans: Erin Clark, Keano Kini
- Warriors: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Marata Niukore
