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New Zealand cling to hope of Kalyn Ponga playing at World Cup despite broken arm

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New Zealand cling to hope of Kalyn Ponga playing at World Cup despite broken arm

Kiwis fullback sustained injury in second half in defeat to Kangaroos Ponga was a standout in his first Test since a switch of allegiance Kalyn Ponga will undergo surgery on his broken arm but will remain in camp with New Zealand not giving up on the superstar fullback playing again in the Rugby League World Cup.

Ponga failed to finish his long-awaited Test debut for the Kiwis , departing in the 70th minute of the 24-22 loss after suffering the injury earlier in the second half.

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