Kangaroos lose Dylan Edwards to injury, gain Isaah Yeo for World Cup
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:17 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Dylan Edwards will miss the World Cup due to a knee injury requiring surgery. The Penrith Panthers fullback was injured in the finals but continued to play until the injury worsened. His absence opens the door for James Tedesco and Reece Walsh to compete for the fullback position. In contrast, Isaah Yeo is set to play for Australia after postponing surgery on his injured pec, likely maintaining his captaincy. The World Cup starts on October 15 in Sydney against New Zealand.
- •Dylan Edwards requires knee surgery and will not play in the World Cup.
- •Selection for fullback now narrows to Tedesco and Walsh.
- •Isaah Yeo is cleared to play, postponing his surgery.
- •Australia opens the World Cup against New Zealand on October 15.
- •Yeo may continue as captain during the tournament.
- 6:17 AMZero Tackle NRL — Kangaroos hit by cruel injury blow, but receive major selection boost
"Knee surgery will wipe out a Panthers stars’ World Cup hopes, with the Aussies also welcoming a major inclusion.
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