{"id":184889,"date":"2025-10-02T11:15:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/184889\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T11:15:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:15:12","slug":"duo-make-international-decision-as-kangaroos-squad-takes-shapes-nrl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/184889\/","title":{"rendered":"Duo make international decision as Kangaroos squad takes shapes – NRL News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Australian Kangaroos have been put on notice by their opposing nations in 2025, with multiple stars pledging allegiance to their heritage this year.<\/p>\n

While some might say incoming head coach Kevin Walters<\/a> has been thrown into recruitment hell ahead of this year’s Ashes, it seems the Brisbane Broncos<\/a> legend is set to get his hands on a host of stars regardless; 23 to be exact.<\/p>\n

According to the\u00a0Sydney Morning Herald,\u00a0nearly a third of those named will be debutants, with seven young men gearing up for their first Kangaroos stint.<\/p>\n

It has been reported that Brisbane Broncos<\/a> fullback Reece Walsh<\/a>, Sydney Roosters<\/a> winger Mark Nawaqanitawase<\/a>, Cronulla Sharks<\/a> captain Blayke Brailey<\/a>, Canterbury Bulldogs<\/a> second-rower Jacob Preston<\/a>, Newcastle Knights<\/a> centre Bradman Best<\/a>, South Sydney Rabbitohs<\/a> forward Keaon Koloamatangi<\/a> and Canberra Raiders<\/a> half Ethan Strange<\/a> are all set to make their Kangaroos debut under Walters this year.<\/p>\n

\"WhatBRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 17: Kotoni Staggs of the Broncos jumps on Deine Mariner of the Broncos as they celebrate Deine Mariner scoring a try during the round 11 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, on May 17, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Staggs and Koloamatangi are two key inclusions, following doubts around their desire to represent the Kangaroos due to their international ties to Tonga<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Ashes series will begin at Wembley Stadium in London on October 25, with the Kangaroos coaching squad set to reconvene next week to finalise the 23-man squad before it’s announced.<\/p>\n


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