NZ's Ponga back in World Cup contention after broken arm

New Zealand have named Kalyn Ponga on the reserve list for their Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga - just three weeks after he broke his forearm. And hooker Phoenix Crossland has also been included on the reserve list after completing a four-match ban imposed for the tackle that ruled Nathan Cleary out of the World Cup. Ponga suffered a broken arm on 15 October during the opening game of the tournament, which New Zealand lost to Australia in a thrilling encounter.