Kevin Walters has made the final call regarding who will replace skipper Isaah Yeo, after he was ruled out of the second Test due to a head knock.
The Kangaroos have named a reshuffled forward pack, with Pat Carrigan shifting into the No.13 jersey in Yeo’s absence.
Lindsay Collins takes his spot in the front row, which sees Lindsay Smith named on the pine for his second Test appearance.
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The Panthers gun made his Australian debut in the 2024 Pacific Championships, but is yet to make his State of Origin debut for NSW.
Harry Grant will captain Australia.
“Harry and all of the senior players for that matter stepped up after Isaah’s unfortunate injury last week,” Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters said.
“While we’d love to have Isaah out there, he’ll still be contributing in many other ways around the group this week. He’s a natural leader, and so too is Harry so we’re in great hands this week.
“I’m really pleased with the way we’ve started the series, but we’re into a new week now and our focus is preparing well and being at our very best this Saturday.”
SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
England vs Australia Kangaroos at Hill Dickinson Stadium, 1:30am AEDT
England team
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Kangaroos team
1. Reece Walsh
2. Mark Nawaqanitawase
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Harry Grant (c)
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Angus Crichton
12. Hudson Young
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tom Dearden
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Reuben Cotter
17. Keaon Koloamatangi
18. Bradman Best
19. Jacob Preston
20. Mitchell Moses
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