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5 October 2026

Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad is a sign of the changing times

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Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad is a sign of the changing times

Kevin Walters pulls off a few surprises in his Australian squad for the Rugby League World Cup, but the side he will try and lead to glory is proof we are in a new era for Test football.

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