Kiwis captain Fisher-Harris chases second World Cup title with simple message
New Zealand captain tells his team his simple game plan before the World Cup final against Australia.
Why it matters
The World Cup final is the biggest match of the year; New Zealand has a genuine chance at the title.
In Australia. Australian rugby league fans watch this rivalry unfold; the sport matters to Australian audiences.
Key facts
- 30
- Fisher-Harris age
- 4 with Penrith
- NRL grand finals won
- 21
- Test matches played
- 2008
- New Zealand's last World Cup win
- James Fisher-Harris, the Kiwis captain, said his message to the team before the Rugby League World Cup final is straightforward: "Just send it bro.
- Give it all you've got."
- The 30-year-old has won four NRL grand finals with Penrith and played in five total grand finals, plus 21 test matches.
- New Zealand is chasing only its second World Cup title, having last won in 2008.
- The Kiwis received a boost after prop Naufahu Whyte was cleared to play despite an ankle sprain.
- Coach Stacey Jones confirmed the team has improved steadily through the tournament and learned from their opening loss to Australia in the group stage.
