England captain Kevin Sinfield says focusing on the World Cup is a nice distraction after suffering play-off defeat.
The Australian Rugby Union want league superstar Benji Marshall to stay in the country rather than move to New Zealand.
Australia coach Tim Sheens insists New Zealand should be favourites for this year's World Cup.
Australia scored four tries in nine minutes as they beat New Zealand 32-12 in Friday's rugby league Test match.
Kurt Gidley is set to make his first appearance for Australia for nearly three years against New Zealand.
Former New Zealand Test star Sonny Bill Williams could be set for a return to international rugby league this year.
Simon Mannering has been named New Zealand captain following the decision to remove Benji Marshall from the role.
Benji Marshall has been stripped of the New Zealand captaincy by coach Stephen Kearney.