Faumuina out for New Zealand

Damaging Kiwi forward Sione Faumuina has succumbed to a knee injury and has subsequently been ruled out of Friday night's Anzac Test match against Australia at Suncorp Stadium.

Melbourne's David Kidwell assumes his place in the starting line-up, which allows for Clinton Toopi to be brought into the squad. Halfback Thomas Leuluai will join the team on the Gold Coast tonight after finishing his commitments in the English Super League.