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Rugby League World Cup squad preparations

Overview

National squads for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup are being finalized as players secure eligibility and roster spots.

In Fiji, Jacob Saifiti has been named in the squad following a suspension, providing depth to the forward pack amid the unavailability of Tui Kamikamica and Viliame Kikau. The squad, coached by Mick Potter, includes several NRL players.

For Tonga, playmaker Junior Amone has received official clearance from the NRL and International Rugby League to participate. As the Tongan roster is trimmed to a final 23 players, Moeaki Fotuaika has been omitted from the lineup.

Entities

Newcastle Knights · Fiji Bati · Rugby League World Cup · Tonga · Kristian Woolf

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tonga squad receives Junior Amone clearance for World Cup

    Junior Amone has been cleared to play for Tonga in the Rugby League World Cup, while prop Moeaki Fotuaika has been dropped from the final 23-man squad.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jacob Saifiti named in Fiji World Cup squad

    Newcastle Knights prop Jacob Saifiti has been named in the Fiji squad for the Rugby League World Cup, bolstering the Bati's forward depth ahead of their opening match.

Sources

minutesports.fr · postcourier.com.pg · theqldr.com.au · therugbypaper.co.uk