'Who plays for whom': Mal seeks clarity before Roos' training squad is named
Kangaroo coach Mal Meninga is preparing to select the World Cup training squad and wants the doubles players who are eligible to state which country they will play for. Meninga recently inspected accommodation and training facilities for Kangaroo, Jillaroo and Wheelaroo while in England to help promote the World Cup, and he said planning for the three Australian teams was progressing. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the availability of some of the players Meninga is considering as they also qualify for other countries – in particular, Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley’s decision to align himself with England surprised most in the game, including Meninga, who considered him for the World Cup after he starred in Junior Kangaroo in 2019. Radley played for Junior Kangaroo in 2019 against France ©NRL Photo NSW wingers Brian To’o (Samoa) and Daniel Tupou (Tonga) and exchange utility Siosifa Talakei (Tonga) have also ruled themselves out