Australia confirms Mitch Moses’ World Cup replacement

Moses was ruled out on Saturday afternoon.

By Kye Ferreira · Zero Tackle

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Ethan Strange has been called into the Australian World Cup squad to replace Mitchell Moses.
Mitchell Moses was officially ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday afternoon.
Ethan Strange joins the Kangaroos national setup from NRL club Canberra Raiders.

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Canberra Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has been officially drafted into the Australian national squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Strange arrives as a direct replacement for halfback Mitchell Moses, who was ruled out of the tournament on Saturday afternoon.

The roster modification gives Strange an opportunity on the international stage during the ongoing World Cup campaign. The selection confirms Australia's updated lineup options after losing Moses from their squad.

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