Australia face New Zealand in a mouth-watering World Cup semi-final at Elland Road in Leeds.
Kangaroos skipper James Tedesco will take on Roosters teammate Joey Manu in a brilliant battle of the fullbacks.
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Australia’s halves Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster come up against New Zealand counterparts Jahrome Hughes and Dylan Brown in an epic duel.
Meanwhile, the battle between Australia’s dual hookers Ben Hunt and harry Grant and Brandon Smith and Kieran Foran will be crucial to ruck battle.
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton form a devastating centre pairing up against Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Peta Hiku.
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However, it is the battle of the forwards that will set the tone for the match, with Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Jake Trbojevic set to take on James Fisher-Harris and Jesse Bromwich up front.
Australia’s back row of Cameron Murray, Angus Crichton and Isaah Yeo have a huge challenge up against Kenny Bromwich, Isaiah Papali’i and Joseph Tapine.
It sets the scene for what is being dubbed the World Cup final before the final with the winner to face England or Samoa for a shot at the ultimate prize in Manchester.
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