New Zealand dominates Fiji 78-0 to reach Rugby League World Cup semi-finals

New Zealand booked their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals with a commanding 78-0 victory over Fiji on October 31 on Australia's Gold Coast. The Kiwis scored 24 points in the first 13 minutes, establishing an early lead that Fiji could not respond to. Casey McLean highlighted New Zealand's offensive charge with four tries, while Fiji struggled, losing captain Apisai Koroisau to a suspected broken jaw and Brandon Wakeham being sent off in a heated second half. Head coach Stacey Jones confirmed that Kalyn Ponga may return for the semi-final match against either Samoa, Tonga, or England, contingent on the results of upcoming matches.

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