After taming Tonga, the World Cup is New Zealand's to lose

ABC News Australia7 November 2026, 19:44 UTCNew Zealand

It took all their power and all of Kalyn Ponga's brilliance and toughness, but after getting past Tonga in Newcastle the World Cup is within New Zealand's grasp.

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