Rugby League World Cup squads revealed: every team's best 19
The Rugby League World Cup starts next Saturday; predicted best 19s for every major team show Australia facing halfback questions.
The World Cup kicks off next Saturday. Here are the predicted best 19s for every major team.
Australia looks strong overall but faces a halves puzzle. James Tedesco gets the fullback spot and Sam Walker debuts at halfback, leaving Mitchell Moses out.
New Zealand appears stacked, with Jahrome Hughes and Kodi Nikorima in the halves. Star forward Naufahu Whyte leads the pack.
Samoa has an elite backline led by Chanel Harris-Tavita and Jarome Luai in the halves. Their forward pack is considered weaker than top contenders.
Tonga and England round out the competition with strong squads throughout.
- James Tedesco
- Fullback
- Sam Walker
- Halfback debutant
- Mitchell Moses
- Outside 19
- Next Saturday
- Tournament start
Why it mattersThese predicted squads will shape opening games and determine tournament favourites in rugby league's biggest event.
AustraliaThe Kangaroos' squad selections and halves combinations will determine Australia's World Cup chances next week.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 58 min ago
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