8 Warriors included in Kiwis squad

The New Zealand Kiwi squad has been announced, including eight players from the New Zealand Warriors.

The Kiwis have a huge chance of winning the Rugby League World Cup later this year, and have named a formidable squad.

27 of the 39 players that have been picked are due to feature in the NRL Finals over the next several days and weeks.

James Fisher-Harris will help lead the Kiwi pack, while Jacob Laban, Erin Clark and Tanner Stowers-Smith are also included from the Warriors’ outstanding forward ranks.

Backs-wise, there are four players including Te Maire Martin, Taine Tuaupiki, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Here is the full 39-man squad below. Stacey Jones will trim this down during the Finals.

Kiwis World Cup squad:

Joe Chan (Storm)
Cooper Clarke (Storm)
Erin Clark (Warriors)
Phoenix Crossland (Knights)
James Fisher-Harris (Warriors)
Salesi Foketi (Roosters)
Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins)
Josiah Karapani (Broncos)
Keano Kini (Titans)
Seb Kris (Raiders)
Jacob Laban (Warriors)
Moses Leota (Panthers)
Alec MacDonald (Storm)
Francis Manuleleua (Knights)*
Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins)
Te Maire Martin (Warriors)
Casey McLean (Panthers)
Thomas Mikaele (Cowboys)*
Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors)
Briton Nikora (Sharks)
Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins)
Isaiah Papali’i (Panthers)
Fonua Pole (Tigers)
Kalyn Ponga (Knights)
Jordan Riki (Broncos)
Brandon Smith (Rabbitohs)
Scott Sorensen (Panthers)
Tanner Stowers-Smith (Warriors)
Joseph Tapine (Raiders)
Taine Tuaupiki (Warriors)
Leo Thompson (Bulldogs)
Matthew Timoko (Raiders)
Trent Toelau (Storm)
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors)
Naufahu Whyte (Roosters)
Jack Williams (Eels)
Xavier Willison (Broncos)