Kangaroos super sub Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of the Rugby League World Cup final due to illness, nine.com.au can confirm.
Mitchell’s replacement on Australia’s six-man bench for Sunday night’s final against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium will be confirmed when the 19-man teams are finalised on Saturday at 6.35pm (AEST), 24 hours out from kick-off.
Latrell Mitchell. Getty Images
According to 9News’ Danny Weidler, James Tedesco is likely to replace Mitchell on the bench.
Mitchell did not take part in the team’s captain’s run at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday morning.
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