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Kalyn Ponga Undergoes Surgery After Arm Break in Rugby League World Cup
- Kalyn Ponga sustained a broken arm during New Zealand's Rugby League World Cup opener against Australia.
- Ponga, a standout player, will undergo surgery in hopes of playing again in the tournament.
- The match ended with Australia winning 24-22, with Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick.
- Ponga will remain with the New Zealand team as they do not give up hope of his return.
- This was Ponga's first Test match since switching allegiance to New Zealand.