Mitchell Moses ruled out of World Cup
Key points
- Mitchell Moses will miss the rest of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup after scans confirmed a high-grade muscle tear. The Eels halfback injured his calf during Australia's 24-22 win over New Zealand on Thursday night and left the field early in the second half.
- Tom Dearden and Sam Walker will now share the halfback duties for the Kangaroos. Coach Kevin Walters said Moses had tried to play through the pain.
- Raiders playmaker Ethan Strange will join the 23-man squad.
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