Leuluai to stake his claim

Wigan scrum-half Thomas Leuluai has been named in the New Zealand side for the warm-up match against Tonga.

Wigan scrum-half to play in warm-up match

Wigan scrum-half Thomas Leuluai has been named in the New Zealand side for the warm-up match against Tonga on Saturday. The 23-year-old is the only Super League player in the New Zealand side after injury to Brent Webb ruled the Leeds full-back our. Leuluai, who wins his 13th cap, will partner Wests Tigers' Benji Marshall, while Manly's Grand Final-winning centre Steve Matai has recovered from injury to play. Nathan Fien, who was at the centre of the 'Grannygate' controversy in 2006, is also named in the side having now qualified on residency grounds. New Zealand: L Hohaia; S Perrett, S Matai, J Ropati, M Vatuvei; B Marshall, T Leuluai; N Cayless (capt), N Fien, S Rapira, S Mannering, S Setaimata, J Smith.
Subs (from): I Luke, S Manu, G Eastwood, A Blair, D Fa'alogo, K Inu.