The Kiwis are unchanged for their Pacific Championships final against Samoa, while the Kiwi Ferns have injected some extra finesse for their showdown with the Australia's Jillar

Are the Kiwis ready to beat Tonga and the Kiwi Ferns the Jillaroos? PHOTO: NRL

Kiwis Head Coach Stacey Jones has named an experienced 21-man squad for the Pacific Championships campaign against Samoa and Tonga starting this month.

After defeat in the opening round, the Kiwi Ferns will again face off against the Australian Jillaroos in the Pacific Championship final.

Front rower Leo Thompson is returning from suspension to join the Kiwis for Saturday's must-win Pacific Championships game against Tonga

Five players have been named to make their Test debuts in the New Zealand Kiwis Pacific Championships clash against the Kangaroos

A big blow for the Kiwis with Dally M Medal-winning halfback Jahrome Hughes ruled out of Pacific Championship.

Veteran centre Peta Hiku will fly from England to join eight debutants in the New Zealand Kiwis 21-man squad for their Pacific Championships

The Kiwis coaching lineup has gained even more experience for the 2024 Pacific Championships.