Panthers players Nathan Cleary, Liam Martin and Isaah Yeo have been named in the Kangaroos line-up for he match against Italy at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens.
Kangaroos Head Coach Mal Meninga says further combinations will be critical in his side's final pool match of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, with a view to further honing the team ahead of the quarter finals.
“I was very pleased with the performance against Scotland last week,” Meninga said. “Defensively, we were outstanding, and I’m looking forward to seeing more cohesion with the ball.
“All players in the squad will have played at least two matches in the pool stages, which is extremely important ahead of the quarter finals and hopefully beyond.”
The squad, listed in alphabetical order with official squad numbers, is as follows:
12. Matt Burton
6. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
13. Patrick Carrigan
2. Daly Cherry-Evans
14. Nathan Cleary
15. Lindsay Collins
16. Reuben Cotter
18. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
19. Campbell Graham
4. Valentine Holmes
3. Ben Hunt
21. Liam Martin
8. Latrell Mitchell
11. Cameron Murray (vc)
22. Jeremiah Nanai
23. Murray Taulagi
1. James Tedesco (c)
10. Jack Wighton
24. Isaah Yeo (vc)
