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New Zealand rugby league selectors have called up three Bradford players in their team to play Australia in the second game of the Tri-Nations series on Sunday morning .
Winger Lesley Vainikolo and second-rower Logan Swann have been handed starting spots by coach Daniel Anderson, who has named Bulls skipper Robbie Paul on the bench.
Swann comes into second row along with skipper Ruben Wiki, who moves from prop. Nathan Cayless takes Wiki's place at prop.
Anderson has made four changes to the side which drew 16-16 with the Kangaroos in the tournament opener in Auckland last Saturday.
Winger Matt Utai and second-rowers Tony Puletua and Joe Galuvao have all returned to Sydney to have ankle surgery and Hull recruit Motu Tony has remained in Auckland to be with his wife and new-born baby.
New Zealand: 1.Brent Webb, 2.Francis Meli, 3.Nigel Vagana, 4.Paul Whatuira, 5.Lesley Vainikolo, 6.Vinnie Anderson, 7.Thomas Leuluai, 8.Jason Cayless, 9.Louis Anderson, 10.Nathan Cayless, 11. Logan Swann, 12.Ruben Wiki (capt.), 13.Sonny-Bill Williams. Interchange: Robbie Paul, Roy Asotasi, David Kidwell, Paul Rauhihi.