Foran replaces Matai in Kiwis
One injury enforced change to the Kiwis' starting 13 for Sunday morning's Four Nations test against England
6 November 2009 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz
19 year old Manly rookie Kieran Foran will make his debut for the Kiwis in Sunday morning's Four Nations test against England in Huddersfield.
The centre replaces his Manly teammate Steve Matai who Is out with an eye injury in the only change to the starting 13 that beat France 62-12 in Toulouse last weekend.
Foran, who edged Parramatta's Krisnan Inu for the centre spot, says Matai has been a massive help preparing him for the test. He says he has been hanging around training for the last couple of days and will be helpful in keeping him calm for the match.
There is one change on the interchange with Melbourne prop Jeff Lima having recovered from a calf injury and replacing the injured Greg Eastwood, who is out of the rest of the tournament with a broken hand. Bronson Harrison has not recovered from a torn calf muscle .
Meanwhile, St Helens' Kyle Eastmond will partner Wigan's Sam Tomkins in a new half-back duo for England against the Kiwis.
The 20 year old Eastmond made a big impression after coming on as a replacement in last week's 26-16 defeat by Australia. He replaces Danny McGuire, booed during the defeat to the Kangaroos, with Tomkins, also 20, moving to stand-off.
Hull KR wing Peter Fox and Warrington centre Chris Bridge start in place of Tom Briscoe and Lee Smith.
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