Ponga scores twice on Test debut but breaks arm in World Cup
New Zealand fullback Kalyn Ponga scored two tries in his Test debut Friday but suffered a broken arm, threatening the Kiwis' World Cup campaign. Ponga ran for 254 metres despite New Zealand's narrow loss to Australia. Samoa's Su'a Fa'alogo scored four tries off the bench in a dominant victory over France, showcasing the Pacific nation's attacking depth.
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Published 19 Oct 2026, 01:21 UTC · Updated 19 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC
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