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Ponga has gone to the ‘dark side’. He finally feels at home

After a decade of waiting to reach the “pinnacle” of rugby league, Kalyn Ponga is set to make his debut for New Zealand in Thursday’s World Cup opener against the Kangaroos.

Published Oct 9, 2026 · 6:15 AMOriginal source: Sydney Morning Herald2 reads
Ponga has gone to the ‘dark side’. He finally feels at home
After a decade of waiting to reach the “pinnacle” of rugby league, Kalyn Ponga is set to make his debut for New Zealand in Thursday’s World Cup opener against the Kangaroos.
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