# The Las Vegas elevator ride that set Ponga on road to World Cup glory

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Sydney Morning Herald, Nov 9, 2026, 10:35 PM · Read it: <https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-las-vegas-elevator-ride-that-set-ponga-on-road-to-world-cup-glory-20261110-p61cvs.html>

Less than a year after switching his allegiance from Australia to New Zealand, Kalyn Ponga has the chance to lead the Kiwis to silverware against the Kangaroos.

## Who's covering it

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- Nov 9, 2026, 10:35 PM: [The Las Vegas elevator ride that set Ponga on road to World Cup glory](<https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-las-vegas-elevator-ride-that-set-ponga-on-road-to-world-cup-glory-20261110-p61cvs.html>) — Sydney Morning Herald (Newspaper, Australia)
  Less than a year after switching his allegiance from Australia to New Zealand, Kalyn Ponga has the chance to lead the Kiwis to silverware against the Kangaroos.
