David Solomona
Parramatta Eels
Solomona has made just two Test appearances for New Zealand, both as a reserve against Australia.

The powerful prop has earned his place in the squad for his uncanny ability to make the decisive pass and for his brute strength.

Richard Swain
Melbourne Storm
Hooker Swain has become an integral part of the Kiwi squad since his debut in 1999.

He has played a total of 15 Tests, scoring 16 points. His biggest asset is his stamina and his ability to make more than 40 tackles per game.

Stephen Kearney
Melbourne Storm
Kearney has established himself as one of the best forwards in the world.

A veteran of 36 Tests, he averages a point a game for the Kiwis. His size and strength are his most valuable assets.

Nigel Vagana
Canterbury Bulldogs
The centre has scored an impressive 40 points in 13 Tests since his debut in 1998.

He topped the scoring charts in Super League in 1997 during his spell with Warrington, and his speed out wide will be one of the Kiwis' strengths.

Famous for his post-try celebrations.

Paul Rauhihi
Canterbury Bulldogs
The former Newcastle and Melbourne prop represented New Zealand Maori in the 2000 World Cup and now gets the chance to cement a place in the full Kiwi squad.

Rauhui has already experienced victory over Great Britain - he played in the NZ Maori team that beat them in 1996.

Stacey Jones
NZ Warriors
One-half of Kiwis' brilliant midfield duo (alongside Robbie Paul), Jones is the Kiwis' most treasured possession.

Still only 26, he is already one of New Zealand rugby league's best players of all time.

Lance Hohaia
NZ Warriors
Hohaia only made his debut for the Warriors this year, but will have impressed New Zealand coach Gary Freeman by racking up 36 points in 20 club appearances.

He is renowned for his passing game and vision.

Ali Lauiti'iti
NZ Warriors
Only 23, Lauiti'iti is already considered one of the best forwards in the world and was recently voted the finest second rower in the Aussie Premiership.

Known as 'the Michael Jordan of rugby league', the wide-running forward made his Test debut in the 2000 World Cup and has since earned a further four caps.

Awen Guttenbeil
NZ Warriors
Guttenbeil has recovered from a shocking run of injuries to establish himself in the New Zealand side.

Devastating out wide, he is a terrific off-loader in the tackle and a non-stop tackler.

Jerry Seuseu
NZ Warriors
Emerged from the shadow of several big names from the past to make his Test debut against France in 2001.

Since then the Warriors prop has played in a further two Tests. Has a reputation as a big hitter.

Clinton Toopi
NZ Warriors
A brilliant attacking centre or full-back, Toopi has a eye for the try-line. Toopi has made just two Test appearances for the Kiwis.

His main asset is his upper-body strength which enables him to shrug off tackles.

Motu Tony

NZ Warriors
Tony burst on to the international scene in 2001 as a 19-year-old, a few weeks after his Warriors debut and just a year after representing the Junior Kiwis.

The exciting full-back is explosive off the mark and has a great passing game.

Francis Meli
NZ Warriors
A speedy winger, Meli made his New Zealand debut against France in 2001 then picked up a second cap against Australia later that year.

Has the pace and bulk to trouble any defender and has often been compared to Australia's Wendell Sailor.

Henry Fa'afili
NZ Warriors
The winger has made two appearances for the Kiwis since his 2001 debut.

He burst onto the NRL scene in 1999 as a 19-year-old and was an integral part of the Warriors' run to the NRL Grand Final.

Logan Swann
NZ Warriors
A Kiwis regular, Swann has picked up 20 caps, scoring three tries in the process.

He is a lock who thrives on work and has the ability to offload in the most difficult situations and has a wealth of big match experience.

Monty Betham
NZ Warriors
Betham is a versatile centre or back-rower who can also fill-in at hooker.

He overcame a terrible run of injuries early in his career to pick up international honours in 2001.

Michael Smith
Castleford
International recognition is just reward for Castleford's in-form second-rower, who was also named in the 2002 Tetley's Super League Dream Team.

The call-up represents a meteoric rise for 26-year-old Smith, who was playing for York in the Northern Ford Premiership two years ago.

Robbie Paul
Bradford Bulls
One of the most exciting players to have graced rugby league, Paul has been inspirational in Bradford's recent Super League successes.

He is at the heart of the New Zealand attack and his pace and guile have outwitted most defences.

Jason Cayless
Sydney Roosters
Australian-born Cayless is the younger brother of Kiwi legend Nathan and gets his chance following his brother's withdrawal through injury.

Still only 22, Cayless has cemented a spot in the Roosters front row, and has been leading from the front ever since.

Ruben Wiki
Canberra
A Canberra veteran who can play anywhere from centre to prop. A regular in the New Zealand team, he has notched up 33 Tests since his debut in 1994.

Wiki gives the Kiwis much experience and versatility and will be a very important member of their campaign.

Tony Puletua
Penrith Panthers
A second rower, he scored six tries in 17 appearances for his club this season.

A former centre, he has the potential to become one of the most damaging forwards in the game with his trademark powerful runs and bone-shaking defence.