Koroibete joins Anzac squad, Owen Farrell set for Lions call-up
Paenga-Amosa was a regular with the Wallabies last year but missed the initial 36-man squad last week, and will be aiming to crack his way back in.
Speaking after the Reds' defeat in Brisbane on Wednesday, Kiss said the injection of some Kiwi power would be helpful against the Lions in Adelaide.
'The All Blacks will bring probably that extra bit of power you need – that power and speed,' Kiss said.
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'It'll be a short week's prep, but they all know how to play footy. We don't want to make it too complicated. We just let them play on a base plan that we have, and then let them play footy.'
Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami said he was keen to play for the AUNZ side if given the opportunity. He said Havili was desperately unlucky to not get picked for the All Blacks after an outstanding year for the Crusaders.
'David Havili is quality player - I thought he was unlucky to not make the All Black squad, because I think he was the best 12 in the world,' Paisami said.
Farrell in line for Lions call-up
Owen Farrell, the former England five-eighth, is in line to receive a sensational call-up to the Lions tour, the London Telegraph has reported.
Fullback Elliot Daly suffered a suspected broken forearm in the 52-12 victory over the Reds on Wednesday night. On Thursday, the Lions were awaiting the result of X-rays after Daly left Suncorp Stadium with his arm in a sling.
Should their worst fears be confirmed, Telegraph Sport understands that Daly's new Saracens teammate, Farrell, is in line to be his replacement.
While far from a direct swap for Daly, who has been deployed at full back so far on this tour but can also cover wing and centre, Farrell will more than make up the experience void.
Daly was one of only three players in the original squad, alongside prop Tadhg Furlong and captain Maro Itoje, to have toured three times. Should he get the call, Farrell will embark on his fourth Lions tour, having debuted in the 2-1 series victory over the Wallabies in 2013.
Speaking to Telegraph Sport last month, Farrell had certainly not shut the door on another Lions tour despite stepping back from England duty.
'I can't say,' Farrell said. 'It is all very hypothetical, isn't it? A lot would need to happen, and I need to make sure I am ready to go if that does come around. That is the only point that matters.'
The Lions have just three warm-up games heading into the three-Test series against the Wallabies and it is extremely unlikely Farrell would arrive in time to be ready for Saturday's match against the Waratahs in Sydney.
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