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New Zealand thrash Fiji to reach Rugby League World Cup semifinals
New Zealand reached the Rugby League World Cup semifinals with a 78-0 demolition of Fiji. The Kiwis led 24-0 after 13 minutes and scored 13 tries, with Casey McLean claiming four. Fiji also lost captain Apisai Koroisau to a suspected broken jaw, while New Zealand now awaits a semifinal against Samoa, Tonga or England.
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What matters
- New Zealand scored eight tries in the first half and five after the break.
- Kalyn Ponga has trained after breaking his arm in the tournament opener.
Why this made the edition
Exceptional completed World Cup result and semifinal qualification; eligible for Elsewhere within the roundup limit.
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