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Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has revealed that all 23 players of his squad will feature across the first two games of the tournament.
Australia head coach Kevin Walters has selected Reece Walsh over James Tedesco to start at fullback for the Kangaroos' Rugby League World Cup opener against New Zealand. Walters explained that Tedesco, Sam Walker, and Bradman Best are being rested after playing in the grand final just 10 days earlier.
Walters confirmed that all 23 members of the Australian squad will feature across the opening two games of the tournament. The coach stated that Tedesco and other rested players will play the following week, noting that both Walsh and Tedesco will receive opportunities at fullback.
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