Kiwis coach David Kidwell has named Panthers winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in the side to represent New Zealand in their opening game of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Panthers teammate Dean Whare has been overlooked for the side with Brad Takairangi taking his place in the centres.
The Kiwis take on Samoa on Saturday 28th October at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
New Zealand Kiwis Team
1. Roger Tuivasa-Scheck
2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3. Gerard Beale
4. Brad Takarangi
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Martin Taupau
9. Thomas Leuluai
10. Adam Blair (c)
11. Kenny Bromwich
12. Joseph Tapine
13. Simon Mannering
14. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
15. Russell Packer
16. Isaac Liu
17. Danny Levi
