Rugby League World Cup: Junior Amone backed to make NRL recall, Jahrome Hughes responds to Cameron Munster transfer rumours, nrl news, world cup daily

Former St George Illawarra Dragons playmaker Junior Amone has been selected in Tonga's 23-man World Cup squad by coach Kristian Woolf. Amone, who was deregistered by the NRL following an off-field incident and has not played top-flight football since 2023, is being backed by Tongan captain Addin Fonua-Blake to push for an NRL recall after an impressive stint with the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.

Meanwhile, Melbourne Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes addressed speculation surrounding teammate Cameron Munster ahead of the World Cup opener between New Zealand and Australia. Munster enters the open market on November 1, but Hughes stated he will not publicly pitch for him to re-sign, choosing to keep discussions personal.