As the 2023 Pacific Championships gets underway, Zero Tackleย looks at all the players who are absent from the New Zealand Kiwis squad that represented them at last year's Rugby League World Cup.

The players absent included a three-time Penrith Panthers premiership winner, a former New Zealand Kiwis captain and the reigning Dally M Winger of the Year.

2Kenneath Bromwich (The Dolphins)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Kenny Bromwich of the Storm runs the ball during the round 11 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Melbourne Storm at Belmore Sports Ground on May 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Just like brother Jesse, Kenneath Bromwich has not been selected to take part in the Pacific Championships. However, unlike his brother, his de-selection from the team comes due to him wanting an extended break from playing rugby league rather than announcing his retirement.

Another mainstay of the forward pack in recent years, Bromwich has amassed 15 games in the Kiwis jersey since his international debut in 2016.

While he may not be as recognised as his brother, Kenny has continually shown his ability in the international arena, whether it is in the starting second-row position or coming off the interchange bench and making an impact in limited minutes.

โ€œKenny, his body is just at that stage where he needed a break,โ€ Michael Maguire told SENZ The Run Home.

โ€œI think off the back of a long year, (a) World Cup, (being at a) new club, he wanted to have a bit of a pause in the international space."

Previous International Caps:ย 16 (2016-23)