New Zealand have lost a fourth member of their initial 43-strong train-on squad for the Four Nations Series.

Captain Nathan Cayless, Lance Hohaia and Manu Vatuvei have all been cleared of injuries to line up for New Zealand in Sunday’s World Cup encounter with Australia in Sydney.

New Zealand centre Steve Matai will miss the forthcoming Test series against Great Britain due to shoulder surgery.

New Zealand have included two British-based Kiwis and three uncapped players in their 19-man squad for Friday’s Test against Australia in Brisbane.