Fa’asuamaleaui ready for Kiwis as Kangaroos aim for World Cup title

Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Fa’asuamaleaui ready for Kiwis as Kangaroos aim for World Cup title
Summary

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui of the Australian Kangaroos is set to face the New Zealand Kiwis in the World Cup final. Despite having not lost in the tournament, Fa’asuamaleaui emphasizes the need for improvement following critiques of the Kangaroos' forward pack performance. Australia previously faced New Zealand earlier in the tournament, securing a win despite being outmuscled in the yardage battle. The Kangaroos come off a convincing 44-12 victory over Samoa in the semifinals, demonstrating significant progress. The final match against New Zealand is anticipated to be a critical test for both teams.

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  • •Australia faces New Zealand in the World Cup final.
  • •Fa’asuamaleaui acknowledges the need for better performance.
  • •Kangaroos defeated Samoa 44-12 in the semifinals.
  • •Previous match against Kiwis raised concerns over forward dominance.
  • •Match is crucial for proving Australia's strength against tough competition.
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Despite an unbeaten campaign, Tino is determined to make a statement in the World Cup final.

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