Thomas Leuluai has made way for the return of Issac Luke for New Zealand's Four Nations clash with Samoa on Saturday.
England survived a major scare to get their Four Nations Series campaign off to a successful start with a 32-26 triumph over Samoa.
Mose Masoe says Samoa are out to "shock the world" when they make their Four Nations debut against England in Brisbane.
Steve McNamara says England will give Samoa ‘the respect they deserve’ in Saturday's Four Nations opener in Brisbane.
England side will aim to get their Four Nations campaign off to a winning start when they face Samoa on Saturday.
England are vying with holders Australia, New Zealand and Samoa to claim the Four Nations, which begins on Saturday.
Samoa will make their Four Nations debut against England in Brisbane on Saturday but a trio of players will be missing.
World Cup quarter-finalists Scotland are up to 11th in the latest world rugby league rankings announced on Friday.
Fiji saw off Samoa 22-4 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Australia at Wembley.
Petero Civoniceva is relishing the chance to lead out Fiji at Wembley in a Rugby League World Cup semi-final.
Samoa take on Fiji in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final aiming to make the last four for the first time.
Samoa forward Sauaso Sue will be able to play in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
Samoa will play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup following a 22-6 victory over France.
France coach Richard Agar insists his side will need to find a big improvement if they are to topple England.
France captain Olivier Elima is hoping to make home advantage count when his side meet Samoa in Perpignan on Monday.
Samoa have called up new Salford signing Tony Puletua to their World Cup squad.
Papua New Guinea's World Cup exit was all but confirmed as they lost what was effectively a shoot-out with Samoa 38-4.
Coach Matt Parish is trying to manage his injury-ravaged Samoa squad carefully heading into the quarter-finals.
Samoa have been refused permission to call up a replacement for forward Frank Winterstein.
Papua New Guinea face Samoa with both sides hoping to keep their slim hopes alive of remaining in the World Cup.
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