Fixtures:Ī surprise semi-final appearance capped off a great campaign for Fiji at the 2017 World Cup and they begin this year’s Cup campaign against the Champions Australia.įrom the team that knocked out New Zealand 4-2 in the quarter-finals in 2017, five players have retained their spots for this year’s World Cup. He also featured in all three matches for Queensland in the State of Origin series. The North Queensland Cowboys flier has had a breakout season in 2022, scoring 17 tries in 23 appearances to claim the Rookie of the Year award. Upcoming talent: Although there are some good candidates for this title in the Kangaroos camp, it’s hard to look past Jeremiah Nanai, who could be set for a big World Cup tournament. His future has also been locked up as he agreed a deal until the end of 2023 with his current club. He comes into the tournament off the back of his highest try-scoring season for Storm since his debut in 2014 with eleven tries in 22 appearances.

Star Name: Melbourne Storm and Queensland half back Cameron Munster is played at his second World Cup having helped Australia to victory over England in 2017. Melbourne hooker Harry Grant and Canterbury centre Matt Burton are also names to watch out for in the upcoming tournament. Penrith’s Grand Final winners Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo headline the debutants, plus NRL rookie of the year Jeremiah Nanai is set to also make his international bow. This comes as the Kangaroos haven’t played an international match since 2019 when they lost out 16-12 to Tonga. Australia looks to claim their World Cup crown for the third consecutive time in the upcoming World Cup and led by NRL Hall of Famer Mal Meninga, they are tournament favourites once again.Ī mixture of experienced internationals, including Manly’s Daly Cherry-Evans and Kangaroos captain James Tedesco, is complimented by 13 players that are making their international debuts.

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