‘I wish I could be half the player Teddy is’: Walsh pays tribute to No.1 rival Tedesco

Latrell Mitchell has brushed off questions regarding his South Sydney future after contract extension talks were put on hold, stating he will call coach Wayne Bennett. Speaking from Kangaroos camp on Thursday, the centre emphasized that his primary focus is representing Australia, while also relishing an upcoming international clash against New Zealand's Dane Gagai.

Mitchell becomes eligible for the open market on November 1 if unsigned, with the Rabbitohs potentially delaying talks until March. Meanwhile, Kangaroos teammate Reece Walsh acknowledged the challenge of competing against Clive Churchill Medallist James Tedesco for Australia's starting fullback position after recovering from syndesmosis surgery.