Australia names 23-man squad for 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia has confirmed its 23-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup to be held on home soil. Isaah Yeo will captain the team, which includes notable inclusions such as Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic. Four players from the recent grand final, including James Tedesco, have made the cut. David Fifita earns his first selection, while shadow players have also been named, including Ethan Strange and Hamish Stewart. Yeo, who is dealing with a ruptured pectoral muscle, expressed his determination to participate despite needing surgery soon.

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