Australia v New Zealand, City v Country, Pacific Tests: teams, injuries, details for rugby league’s representative weekend

THE NRL is put on hold this weekend for the Representative Round — see every rep team list plus kick-off times and TV schedules.

Representative Rounds: Team lists and match details.

THE NRL is put on pause this week for the representative round with the Trans-tasman Test between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis headlining the weekend.

We’ve got you covered with every team list and match details here:

Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns

Friday, May 6 at Hunter Stadium. Kick off at 5.25pm

TV: Delayed 10.15pm on Channel 9

Australia:

1. Allana Ferguson 2. Annette Brander 3. Brittany Breayley 4. Casey Karklis 5. Chelsea Baker 6. Corban McGregor 7. Elizabeth Cook-Black 8. Emma Young 9. Heather Ballinger 10. Caitlin Moran 11. Karina Brown 12. Kelsey Parkin 13. Kezie Apps 14. Kody House 15. Latoya Billy 16. Maddie Studdon 17. Renae Kunst 18. Ruan Sims 19. Sam Bremner 20. Shanice Parker 21. Simaima Taufa 22. Simone Smith 23. Steph Hancock 24. Tallisha Harden 25. Vanessa Foliaki

New Zealand (squad):

Mary-Jane Ale, Maitua Feterika, Sarina Fiso, Teuila Fotu-Moala, Georgia Hale, Amber Kani, Nora Maaka, Kelly Maipi, Lilieta Maumau Charmaine McMenamin, Va’anessa Molia-Fraser, Krystal Murray, Annetta Nuuausala, Kahurangi Peters, Krystal Rota, Kristina Sue, Atawhai Tupaea, Lanulangi Veainu

Preview: The Jillaroos will be out for revenger after going down 2-1 in the Auckland Nines series earlier this year but will be more confident in the 13-player version given their 2013 World Cup triumph and their 22-14 victory over New Zealand in last year’s ANZAC Test. Keep an eye out for Australian veteran Ruan Sims and New Zealand enforce Annetta Nu’uausala.

Kangaroos v Kiwis

Friday, May 6 at Hunter Stadium. Kick off at 7.50pm

TV: Live on Channel 9

Australia:

1. Darius Boyd 2. Semi Radradra 3. Greg Inglis 4. Josh Dugan 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Johnathan Thurston 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Matt Scott 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Paul Gallen 11. Josh Papalii 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker Interchange: 14. Josh McGuire 15. Michael Morgan 16. James Tamou 17. Sam Thaiday 19. Michael Jennings

Semi Radradra has been named on the wing for Australia.

New Zealand:

1. Jordan Kahu 2. Jason Nightingale 3. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 4. Gerard Beale 5. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 6. Tohu Harris 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Lewis Brown 10. Adam Blair 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Manu Ma’u 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Greg Eastwood 16. Martin Taupau 17. Sam Moa 18. Brad Takairangi 20. Kenny Bromwich

Preview: The Semi Radradra controversy, the baffling selection of Blake Ferguson, the dropping of Issac Luke and the exclusion of Manu Vatuvei and Ben Matulino have dominated airwaves in the lead up to what should be an excellent Test match. While New Zealand’s backline is undermanned and they’re rocking a backrower in the halves alongside Shaun Johnson they’ll be full of confidence after three wins on the trot against Australia. The Kiwi’s incredible forward pack is their greatest strength while Australia have the superior spine in a match that promises to provide fireworks.

Junior Kangaroos vs. Junior Kiwis

Saturday, May 7 at Pirtek Stadium. Kick off at 3.15pm

TV: Live on Fox Sports 1

Australia:

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Curtis Scott 3. Robert Jennings 4. Tyrell Fuimaono 5. John Olive 6. Nathan Cleary 7. Lachlan Croker 8. Tevita Pangai 9. Jayden Nikorima 10. JJ Felise 11. Coen Hess 12. Jaydn Sua 13. Tyrone May 14. Junior Tatola 15. Jacob Host 16. Alex Twal 17. Connor Watson 18. Brian Kelly

New Zealand (sqaud):

Brad Abbey, Kurt Bernard, Cowan Epere, Poasa Faamausili, James Fisher-Harris, Patrick Herbert, Ata HIngano, Jamayne Isaako, Greg Lelesiuao, Esan Marsters, Marata Niukore, Ofahiki Ogden, Isaiah Papalii, Nathaniel Roache, Brandon Smith, Reimis Smith, Siosifa Talakai, Ken Tofilau

Preview: Some of rugby league’s brightest up and coming stars will come together in this clash and it promises to be an absolute ripper, with just two points seperating the teams in 2015 and a late field goal proving the winner in 2014. Broncos forward Tevita Pangai Junior will make his third consecutive Junior Kangaroos appearance while Curtis Scott, Robert Jennings, John Olive, lachlan Croker, Jayden Nikorima, JJ Felise, Coen Hess and Connor Watson have all made their NRL debuts. James Fisher-Harris and Nathaniael Roache are the only New Zealanders to have tasted first grade.

Fiji Bati vs. Papua New Guinea Kumuls

Saturday, May 7 at Pirtek Stadium. Kick off at 5.35pm

TV: Live on Fox Sports 1

Fiji (squad):

Sisa Waqa, Tyrone Phillips, Junior Roqica, James Storer, Fabian Goodall, Brayden Wiliame, Benjamin Nakubuwai, Maurice Kennedy, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Akuila Uate, Daniel Saifiti, Kane Evans, Eloni Vunakece, Kevin Naiqama, Tui Kamikamica, Tuimasi Pio, Moceiwaiyevo Seci, Ratu Jowasa Tubailagi Drodrolagi, Etuate Tamanikaitai Qionimacawa, Iliavi Chris Ravu

Kevin Naiqama has been named for Fiji.

Papua New Guinea:

1. David Mead 2. Justin Olam 3. Kato Ottio 4. Nene Macdonald 5. Stargroth Amean 6. Ase Boas 7. Watson Boas 8. Luke Page 9. Wartovo Puara Junior 10. Henry Noki 11. Edward Goma 12. Rod Griffin 13. Adam Korave 14. Adex Wera 15. Brandy Peter 16. Willie Minoga 17. Kurt Baptiste 18. Timothy Lomai

Preview: Fiji would dearly love to have the services of Semi Radradra, the Sims brothers and Reagan Campbell-Gillard but have still put together a strong squad led by Tigers back Kevin Naiqama, Raiders veteran Sisa Waqa, Newcastle flyer Akulia Uate and powerful Roosters prop Kane Evans. The squad is also bolstered by a contingent from Fiji’s local competition. Papua New Guinea have named their most dynamic squad in many years with David Mead and Nene Macdonald joining the likes of the high-flying Kato Ottio and the exciting Boas brothers in the halves.

Toa Samoa v Mate Ma’a Tonga

Saturday, May 7 at Pirtek Stadium. Kick off at 5.35pm

TV: Live on Fox Sports 1

Samoa:

1. Tim Simona 2. Antonio Winterstein 3. Kirisome Auva’a 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Matthew Wright 6. Fa’amanu Brown 7. Pita Godinet 8. Sam Kasiano 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Junior Paulo 11. Leeson Ah Mau 12. Frank Pritchard 13. Sauaso Sue 14. Erin Clark 15. John Asiata 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Sam Tagataese 18. Mason Lino

Tonga:

1. David Fusitu’a 2. Mosese Pangai 3. Solomone Kata 4. Vai Toutai 5. Michael Oldfield 6. Feleti Mateo 7. Samisoni Langi 8. Penni Terepo 9. Sione Katoa 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Sika Manu 12. Tony Williams 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Nafe Seluini 15. David Fifita 16. Patrick Kaufusi 17. Siosala Vave 18. Mickey Paea

Preview: Sparks will fly and the very foundations of Pirtek Stadium will shake when Toa Samoa takes on Mate Ma’a Tonga. They key for Samoa is their sensational forward pack, led by skipper Frank Pritchard, which has a great mix of power, experience and toughness. The injection of halves Fa’amanu Brown and Pita Godinet will give the Samoans some much needed direction as they look to back up last year’s narrow victory on the Gold Coast. Tonga will welcome back Feleti Mateo at five-eighth and the injection of David Fusitu’a at fullback seems certain to give them some sorely needed creativity.

Country v City

Sunday, May 7 at Scully Park, Tamworth. Kick off at 4.10pm

TV: Live on Channel 9

Country:

1. Jack Wighton 2. Kane Linnett 3. Euan Aitken 4. Jarrod Croker 5. Isaah Yeo 6. James Maloney 7. Jack Bird 8. Shannon Boyd 9. Mitch Rein 10. Jack De Belin 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Boyd Cordner 13. Dale Finucane 14. Jordan McLean 15. Paul Vaughan 16. Tariq Sims 17. Mitch Aubusson

City (squad):

1. Clint Gutherson 2. David Nofoalouma 3. Aaron Gray 4. Ryan Matterson 5. Josh Mansour 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Chad Townsend 8.Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Nathan Peats 10. Leilani Latu 11. Chris Lawrence 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Nathan Brown 14. Darcy Lussick 15. Tyrone Peachey 16. Curtis Sironen 17. Kyle Lovett 18. Tom Symonds

Preview: It’s the most maligned game in rugby league but City-Country still has plenty to offer footy fans. This year the fixture will be held in Tamworth and Country have obliged by picking a strong side, even allowing for the inclusion of Isaah Yeo on the wing and the exclusion of Shaun Fensom. City have been plauged by withdrawals but still boast New South Wales hopefuls Josh Mansour, Bryce Cartwright and Aidan Sezer.

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