{
  "id": 12048313,
  "title": "Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/yeo-makes-world-cup-call-walker-earns-kangaroos-spot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T01:41:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/kangaroos-squad-named-for-rugby-league-world-cup/107228420"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australia has announced its 23-man Rugby League World Cup squad, including James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Sam Walker, and Bradman Best. Six players are making their debuts for the Kangaroos, including Walker. The squad will face New Zealand on October 15. Walker will compete with Cameron Munster, Tom Dearden, and Mitchell Moses for the halfback position. Reece Walsh will battle James Tedesco for the fullback role. Tedesco has returned to the Test team after battling injuries. Coach Kevin Walters praised the squad's balance, strength, and speed, emphasizing the need for the team to perform at their best to win the World Cup.",
  "summary": "The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.",
  "key_points": [
    "James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Sam Walker, and Bradman Best selected for World Cup squad",
    "Six players making debuts for Australia's Kangaroos team",
    "World Cup match against New Zealand scheduled for October 15"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The inclusion of new players like Sam Walker and Bradman Best adds depth and competition to key positions, bolstering Australia's chances in the Rugby League World Cup.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/yeo-makes-world-cup-call-walker-earns-kangaroos-spot-12053739",
        "published": "2026-10-05T01:41:43.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}