It's more bad news for Mal Meninga as another promising prospect chooses a different nation.
In-form Raider makes big call on World Cup eligibility
Where to now for the Canberra Raiders?
The Raiders’ season should not be defined by the 40-4 loss to Parramatta in the NRL semi-finals. Instead, it should be used as a launching pad for 2023.
But to take advantage of the club’s incredible finish to the season, there are several issues to resolve, including the future of Meninga Medalist Joe Tapine.
Tapine, who ran for 203 metres in the win over the Storm in week one of the finals series, is contracted until the end of 2023.
'I've always looked up to my mum': Raider reveals reason behind picking Kiwis
When New Zealand coach Michael Maguire came calling, Sebastian Kris turned to some Canberra Raiders royalty to make the tough choice of where his allegiance would lie.
The 23-year-old has always been proud of both his Kiwi and Torres Strait Island heritage, giving him a foot in both the Australian and New Zealand camps.
Kris reached out to Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and Green Machine leaders like Jack Wighton to help him make the call.
