Australia Announces Squad and Captains for Rugby League World Cup

Isaah Yeo and Isabelle Kelly will captain Australia in the Rugby League World Cup after a new squad was unveiled.

Coach Kevin Walters selected a twenty-three-man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, featuring six debutants alongside returning veterans. Isaah Yeo and Isabelle Kelly were named as the men's and women's captains respectively. Yeo notably postponed pectoral surgery to lead the national team.

• Coach Kevin Walters announced a twenty-three-man squad containing six debutants for the tournament.
• Sam Walker and Bradman Best earned their first selection spots following strong grand final performances.
• Isaah Yeo chose to delay his scheduled pectoral surgery in order to captain the men's squad.
• James Tedesco returned to the national setup alongside newly appointed women's captain Isabelle Kelly.

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• The GuardianSam Walker tops off NRL glory with Kangaroos call-up for Rugby League World Cup3h ago · open ↗
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