Melbourne Storm will have seven players representing their respective nations across this weekend’s Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
New Zealand v Tonga - Saturday 7 November
Following another dominant performance against Fiji, Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes and 2027 recruit Jamayne Isaako have been selected in the New Zealand line-up to face Tonga on Saturday night.
Hughes has featured in all three matches in the number seven jersey, while Isaako has established himself as one of the tournament’s leading points-scorers with 74 points (three tries and 31 goals) across his three games.
Stefano Utoikamanu has been named on the Tonga bench for his third appearance at this year’s tournament.
Australia v Samoa - Sunday 8 November
Storm will also be well represented in the second semi-final, with Cameron Munster named at five-eighth for Australia and Club captain Harry Grant retaining the number nine jersey.
Sua Fa’alogo maintains his place on the Samoa wing after six tries from his three World Cup games, while outgoing Storm forward Shawn Blore has been named on the bench.
