 Toopi was part of the Rhinos' Grand-Final-winning side |
New Zealand have recalled Clinton Toopi for Saturday's second Test against Great Britain at Hull's KC Stadium. Toopi, who was unavailable for the first Test after having to travel to Auckland, is one of two Kiwi changes.
Winger Tame Tupou (knee) and forward Epahalame Lauki (calf) were injured in the 20-14 first Test defeat.
Bradford's Shontayne Hape will move out to the wing, while Leeds centre Toopi comes in for his 20th cap. David Faimu will be on the bench.
New Zealand team: Sam Perrett (Sydney Roosters); Shontayne Hape (Bradford), Clinton Toopi (Leeds), Paul Whatuira (Huddersfield), Taniela Tuiaki (Wests Tigers); Lance Hohaia (NZ Warriors), Thomas Leuluai (Wigan); Roy Asotasi (South Sydney, capt), Dene Halatau (Wests Tigers), Fuifui Moimoi (Parramatta), Simon Mannering (NZ Warriors), Frank Pritchard (Penrith), Jeremy Smith (Melbourne). Subs: Greg Eastwood (Brisbane), Louis Anderson (Warrington), Sam Rapira (NZ Warriors), David Faiumu (North Queensland).
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