Shelley Smith, a model and actress known for her roles in the TV shows The Associates and For Love and Honor, has died. She was 70 years old. Michael Maguire,
Shaun Johnson has earned a recall to the Kiwis set-up as part of an extended squad announced by head coach Michael Maguire ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
Leota is one of four players named to debut for the Kiwis by coach Michael Maguire on Wednesday, set to come come off the bench against Tonga in Auckland on Saturday.
Mulitalo is still just 22 but has 37 tries in 52 NRL games and his form led to a call-up from Kiwis coach Michael Maguire for New Zealand's first home Test since 2019.