Kalyn Ponga to undergo surgery after breaking arm in Rugby League World Cup opener
The New Zealand full-back was injured in the second half of their defeat to Australia
Rugby League World Cup opener saw New Zealand full-back Kalyn Ponga break his arm, potentially ruling him out of the tournament. During the match against Australia in Sydney, Ponga scored a notable try but was later forced off due to significant pain. The injury is believed to have occurred from a collision with Kangaroos stand-off Cameron Munster.
New Zealand's team doctor, Greg Macleod, confirmed Ponga's impending surgery, though the Kiwis have not officially excluded him from the competition. Ponga is racing to recover in time for the World Cup final on October 15th. New Zealand faces the Cook Islands next at home in Christchurch, followed by a match against Fiji on the Gold Coast.
With only the top two teams advancing from their group, New Zealand remains in a strong position to progress.
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