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Ponga has gone to the ‘dark side’. He finally feels at home

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 9 October 2026 at 7:00 pm

Ponga has gone to the ‘dark side’. He finally feels at home

After a decade of waiting to reach the “pinnacle” of rugby league, Kalyn Ponga is set to make his debut for New Zealand in Thursday’s World Cup opener against the Kangaroos.

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Ponga has gone to the ‘dark side’. He finally feels at home

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