Thomas Jenkins eyes Kangaroos selection as finals approach
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Penrith Panthers winger Thomas Jenkins aims for a spot on the Australian Kangaroos squad ahead of the World Cup starting next month. Jenkins has scored 30 tries in 24 matches this NRL season, tying for the league lead. He focuses on helping Penrith secure a fifth title before turning to international aspirations. Jenkins will face Dominic Young in a key matchup when the Panthers take on the Knights in Week 3 of the finals, with Kalyn Ponga leading the Knights' charge.
- •Jenkins has 30 tries this season in 24 matches.
- •The World Cup kicks off in October.
- •Panthers face the Knights in Week 3 of the finals.
- •Kalyn Ponga is the in-form player for the Knights.
- •Matchup against Young is highly anticipated.
- 2:08 AMZero Tackle NRL — Star winger sets eyes on Australian World Cup jersey
"A stunning NRL season has skyrocketed one star winger into Kangaroos World Cup contention.
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