Tino Fa’asuamaleaui confirms Australian selection for World Cup
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, captain of the Gold Coast Titans, has announced his decision to represent Australia at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. He joins fellow Queensland Maroons player Patrick Carrigan in a likely front-row partnership. Previously eligible to play for Samoa, Fa’asuamaleaui's allegiance has been confirmed by Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters. The World Cup kicks off on October 15 in Sydney, featuring a match between Australia and New Zealand. Fitness tests may determine Isaah Yeo's potential inclusion alongside Fa’asuamaleaui and Carrigan in the starting lineup.
- •Fa’asuamaleaui will play for Australia, previously eligible for Samoa.
- •Kevin Walters confirmed the player's national allegiance for the World Cup.
- •World Cup matches begin on October 15 in Sydney.
- •Fa’asuamaleaui and Carrigan likely starting in the front row.
- 8:16 AMZero Tackle NRL — Tino Fa’asuamaleaui makes international call ahead of World Cup
"He can play for both Australia and Samoa.
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