Walsh back at fullback in Kangaroos team to face Cook Islands

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Walsh back at fullback in Kangaroos team to face Cook Islands. (2026, October 27). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-27/walsh-back-at-full-back-in-kangaroos-team-to-face-cook-islands/107315464

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-27

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Reece Walsh returned to his starting position as fullback for Australia's Kangaroos team, replacing James Tedesco ahead of their match against the Cook Islands this weekend. Cameron Munster also stepped in at five-eighth, taking over from Sam Walker. Meanwhile, the Jillaroos squad named for their upcoming World Cup game against Wales includes Jess Sergis moving to the centres due to Julia Robinson's absence from a wrist injury.
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Story summary

As of October 27, 2026, Reece Walsh returned to his position as fullback for the Kangaroos team named to play against the Cook Islands in an upcoming Rugby League World Cup match. Walsh replaced James Tedesco at the number one spot, and Cameron Munster took over from Sam Walker at five-eighth. The team announcement also included updates on the Jillaroos squad facing Wales; Jess Sergis moved into the centres due to Julia Robinson's absence from the tournament because of wrist ligament damage.

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📰 Walsh Returns To Australian Team
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Dolphins Knights Roosters Sharks Warriors

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Knights ORG · 4× Roosters ORG · 4× Cook Islands GPE · 2× Dolphins ORG · 2× Jillaroos NORP · 2× Kangaroos ORG · 2× Panthers ORG · 2× Sharks ORG · 2× Wales GPE · 2× Warriors ORG · 2×

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Australia names Kangaroos, Jillaroos teams for Rugby League World Cup to face Cook Islands, Wales In short: Reece Walsh's return at fullback was the headline as the Kangaroos team was named to take on Cook Islands this weekend.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-27
🔮 The Jillaroos side to face Wales will see Jess Sergis into the centres as Julia Robinson is out of the tournament with wrist ligament damage.
2026-10-27 · ABC News (AU)
Walsh back at fullback in Kangaroos team to face Cook Islands · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Dolphins 20, Roosters 36 Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Final score, Panthers 14, Knights 22 Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Final score, Roosters 19, Knights 18 Australia names Kangaroos, Jillaroos teams for Rugby League World Cup to face Cook Islands, Wales In short: Reece Walsh's return at fullback was the headline as the Kangaroos team was named to take on Cook Islands this weekend. asserted
team → name → Islands
Walsh took the number one spot from James Tedesco, while Cameron Munster replaced Sam Walker at five-eighth. asserted
Munster → take → eighth
The Jillaroos side to face Wales will see Jess Sergis into the centres as Julia Robinson is out of the tournament with wrist ligament damage. asserted
Robinson → face → damage
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