Seven players will make their Kangaroos debut in Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Fiji.
Coach Mal Meninga confirmed his squad on Tuesday night with James Tedesco to also make his captaincy debut.
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The Panthers and Eels players will not feature in this game, with Meninga opting to rest the grand finalists for the opener.
That means Daly Cherry-Evans gets first shot at halfback, while Cameron Murray will play in his preferred position at lock.
Meninga has also followed Queensland blueprint of a one-two punch at hooker with Ben Hunt to start and Harry Grant to come off the bench.
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SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
Australia vs Fiji 5.30am AEDT at Headingly Stadium, Leeds
1. James Tedesco (c)
9. Josh Addo-Carr
8. Latrell Mitchell
4. Valentine Holmes
23. Murray Taulagi*
7. Cameron Munster
2. Daly Cherry-Evans
18. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui*
3. Ben Hunt
5. Jake Trbojevic
17. Angus Crichton*
22. Jeremiah Nanai*
11. Cameron Murray (VC)
20. Harry Grant*
16. Reuben Cotter*
13. Pat Carrigan*
10. Jack Wighton
18th Man – 12. Matt Burton
19th Man – 19. Campbell Graham
*Denotes Kangaroos debutant
