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“Injury Crisis Hits New Zealand Rugby League: Eight Debutants Named for Pacific Championships”

New Zealand is facing an injury crisis as coach has announced a heavily depleted squad for the Pacific Championships, featuring eight debutants. Among the notable inclusions is winner , who will represent the Kiwis in two upcoming Tests. Toelau and McLean, two fringe first-graders from Penrith, have been called up to the squad despite having only 16 NRL games of experience between them. The pair has primarily played in the NSW Cup throughout the season. On the other hand, rising star from Penrith has been selected to make his debut for Tonga. Alamoti, who played a crucial role in the Panthers' NRL grand final victory over Melbourne by scoring the match-winning try, is one of five debutants included in the Tongan squad, which is filled with talent under the guidance of coach .
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Question 1: Why has New Zealand's rugby league squad been heavily depleted for the Pacific Championships?

New Zealand's rugby league squad has been heavily depleted due to an injury crisis, leading to the inclusion of several debutants and fringe first-graders in the team.

Question 2: Who are the two fringe first-graders called up to the New Zealand squad?

The two fringe first-graders called up to the New Zealand squad are Trent Toelau and Casey McLean, both from the Penrith Panthers.

Question 3: How many NRL games of experience do Toelau and McLean have combined?

Trent Toelau and Casey McLean have a combined total of just 16 NRL games of experience.

Question 4: Who is the rising star from the Penrith Panthers making his debut for Tonga?

The rising star from the Penrith Panthers making his debut for Tonga is Paul Alamoti, who has had a breakout season and scored the match-winning try in the NRL grand final.

Question 5: How many debutants are included in the Tongan squad for the Pacific Championships?

There are five debutants included in the Tongan squad for the Pacific Championships, as announced by coach Kristian Woolf.