Sports & CultureBBC Sport•1 min read•11/7/2026 (2h ago)

Kiwis reap rewards of gamble on 'freak of nature' Ponga

Kiwis reap rewards of gamble on 'freak of nature' Ponga
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Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.

Key Takeaways

  • Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk.
  • But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.

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