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The one Kangaroos star who looks lost… and hint in Kevvie’s biggest selection call — Crawls

The problem for Kevin Walters is not a lack of star power or individual match winners.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:10 AM
The one Kangaroos star who looks lost… and hint in Kevvie’s biggest selection call — Crawls
Key Things to Know
  • Paul Crawley argues Tom Trbojevic looked uncomfortable on the wing despite scoring three tries against Fiji.
  • Crawley expects coach Kevin Walters to choose Reece Walsh over James Tedesco at fullback for the finals.
  • Australia defeated Fiji 36-22 but faced criticism from Crawley over a continued lack of team cohesion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fox Sports columnist Paul Crawley argues that Australia's 36-22 Rugby League World Cup victory over Fiji masked ongoing cohesion problems for coach Kevin Walters. Despite Tom Trbojevic scoring a hat-trick and James Tedesco setting up four tries, Crawley believes Trbojevic looked uncomfortable defensively on the wing. Crawley also expects Walters to stick with Reece Walsh over Tedesco at fullback for the tournament finals.

Crawley highlights additional selection challenges facing the Kangaroos, noting Sam Walker moved ahead of Tom Dearden at halfback without being fully convincing. While Fiji's Kurt Donoghoe impressed with three try assists, Crawley contends Australia's forward pack struggled for dominance. He suggests only a lack of better alternatives will keep Trbojevic on the right wing moving forward.

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