New Zealand have named their 24-man squad for the Four Nations later this month, and three of their most recognisable players are not involved.
In addition to the loss of Sonny Bill Williams to rugby union, Stephen Kearney has dropped Salford Red Devils full-back Kevin Locke, while Sydney Roosters duo Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Roger Tuivasa-Sh Tuivasa-Sheck, Locke and Waerea-Hargreaves out for Kiwis
New Zealand have named their 24-man squad for the Four Nations later this month, and three of their most recognisable players are not involved.
In addition to the loss of Sonny Bill Williams to rugby union, Stephen Kearney has dropped Salford Red Devils full-back Kevin Locke, while Sydney Roosters duo Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Roger Tuivasa-Sh
