Walsh in Kangaroos contention despite injury, faces fullback battle

Reece Walsh remains in Kangaroos contention despite injury, named in Australia's extended World Cup squad alongside fellow injured Knights player Dylan Lucas — both expected to be fit if selected. Walsh faces a three-way battle for the starting fullback spot against Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. David Fifita, Tallis Duncan, Fletcher Sharpe and Tom Jenkins could all earn Australian debuts, while Latrell Mitchell and Tom Trbojevic remain in contention for a Kangaroos return. Hudson Young and Angus Crichton have been ruled out, and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is yet to decide between Australia and Samoa.

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