Official team lists, updates and injury news for the 2023 Pacific Championships Finals.
Pacific Championships Team Lists: Finals
Cup Final: Kangaroos v Kiwis, Saturday 3.00pm (AEDT) at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Gallagher Kangaroos: Props Payne Haas and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui return to the side after being rested last weekend so Jake Trbojevic and Tom Flegler make way. Liam Martin is also back in the starting side so Reuben Cotter reverts to the bench and last week's debutant Nicho Hynes goes to 18th Man.
Kiwis: Coach Michael Maguire sticks with the same 17-man squad that went down to the Kangaroos in Melbourne with Joey Manu remaining in the centres and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad staying at fullback. Roosters youngster Naufahu Whyte is 18th Man once again.
Bowl Final: Fiji Bati v PNG Kumuls, Sunday 4.00pm (AEDT) at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby
Bati: Panthers star Sunia Turuva returns after missing last Sunday's game with a calf injury, which means Jason Qareqare is out of the team and Dragons powerhouse Mikaele Ravalawa moves from centre to his normal spot on the wing. Kitione Kautoga has recovered from a back injury and joins a new-look bench which also features Watisoni Waqanisaravi and Pio Seci, who weren't part of last week's final 17. Noah Nailagoliva and Sirilo Lovokuro are the men to make way, while Mesake Ravonu is out with a head knock.
Kumuls: Just one change to the starting side, with Rodrick Tai back after missing last week with a knee injury to replace Benji Kot in the centres. The other changes are all on the interchange, with Liam Horne, Junior Rop and Nixon Putt coming in to join Judah Rimbu, who is the only bench man retained from last week. Hooker Edwin Ipape is good to go after receiving a monetary fine for a Judiciary charge. Prop MacKenzie Yei has been unable to overcome a knee problem and isn't included in the wider squad.