The Aporia · Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

Australia has announced a 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup, including six debutants such as Roosters' Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best. James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell are also returning to the national team. The Kangaroos will face New Zealand in their opening match on October 15.

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Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, set to start on October 15, with the first match against New Zealand. The squad includes familiar faces like James Tedesco and Latrell Mitchell, as well as six debutants: Roosters' Sam Walker, Newcastle's Bradman Best, alongside others from various teams. Recent results leading up to this announcement include Sharks defeating Cowboys 26-16, Panthers losing to Roosters 19-12, and Dolphins beating Knights 36-20.

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“Article A lists match scores but ends before the October 4th game, while Article B includes the full World Cup squad and a score for an October 4th match between Roosters and Knights that ended differently (19-18) than implied in Article A.”

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“The articles list match scores but do not describe a single specific incident or occurrence; they cover multiple matches and build up to naming squad members.”

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“Article A describes the Roosters celebrating in Bondi, while Article B focuses on player selections for the Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad.”

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“Article A lists match results and upcoming games, while Article B includes those results but also mentions a selection for the Kangaroos squad and a different final score for Roosters vs Knights.”

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Roosters ORG · 6× Knights ORG · 4× Kangaroos ORG · 3× Dolphins ORG · 2× Panthers ORG · 2× Sam Walker PERSON · 2× Sharks ORG · 2× Warriors ORG · 2× Cowboys ORG · 1× Rabbitohs ORG · 1×

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 Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad named with Roosters' Sam Walker among six debutants In short: Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup.

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🔮 The Kangaroos will begin their World Cup against New Zealand on October 15.

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot · assertive framing

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 Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup squad named with Roosters' Sam Walker among six debutants In short: Australia has named a 23-strong Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup. asserted

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

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