An unpopular Australia will return to the international rugby league arena for the first time in nearly three years, aiming to restore its global reputation. RLWC2021 7NEWS
Australia led the charge for the postponement of the tournament as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and there is still a strong sense of ill-feeling over their handling of the decision to withdraw.
The decision of the Kangaroos to hand out jersey numbers based on the number of caps rather than their likely positions hasn’t endeared them to anyone either. The critics give credence to the fact Australia have played just four matches since their 2017 World Cup final victory.Skipper James Tedesco will make just his fifth international appearance when the 'Roos meet Fiji. New Zealand, by contrast, have played 13 Tests in that same period and are Australia’s closest challengers for the title.
Jamaica's Ashton Golding, Scotland's Dale Ferguson, Australia's James Tedesco, England's Sam Tomkins, Samoa's Junior Paulo, Fiji's Kevin Naiqama, Italy's Nathan Brown and Ireland's George King.
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