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Kangaroos Squad Revealed: Can They Defend World Cup Title?
5 Oct
Summary
- Australia will defend their Rugby League World Cup title starting October 15.
- Captain Isaah Yeo leads a 23-man squad with notable omissions.
- The Kangaroos face New Zealand in their opening match in Sydney.
The Australian Kangaroos squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup has been announced, featuring 23 players under coach Kevin Walters. The team will be captained by Isaah Yeo and enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having won the 2022 event in England.
The squad includes several significant absences, most notably Dally M Medalist Nathan Cleary. Other notable selections see Sharks hooker Blayke Brailey chosen over Reece Robson, and Jack Bostock selected ahead of teammate Selwyn Cobbo. Robert Toia will represent Tonga instead of Australia.
The Kangaroos begin their World Cup campaign, drawn in Group A, against New Zealand on Thursday, October 15, at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. They will subsequently face Fiji in Brisbane and the Cook Islands in Townsville.
