Dearden, Walsh thrive as clunky Kangaroos hammer Cook Islands
The Australian Kangaroos rugby league team secured a dominant 66-6 victory over the Cook Islands. Players Tom Dearden and Reece Walsh performed well, solidifying their positions in the squad for upcoming matches.
Why it matters
This match highlights key roster decisions for the Australian national team as they prepare for high-stakes international competition.
Pinned post from yesterday 10.09pm Go to latest Report: Dearden, Walsh thrive as clunky Kangaroos hammer Cook Islands By Christian Nicolussi Sam Walker might not get another chance to impress future employers this World Cup after Tom Dearden did more than enough to keep the Australian No.7 jersey on Saturday night.
And coach Kevin Walters will need to somehow find a spot for Ethan Strange on the interchange after he injected plenty of life when brought into the action just after half-time during the 66-6 win against the Cook Islands.
Tom Trbojevic scored a hat-trick for Australia. Getty Images The Kangaroos dropped too much ball and gifted their rivals too much field position in the first half in Townsville.
Their second half was much better, but they will need to lift again if they are to stop the winner of Tonga or Samoa in Sydney next Sunday.
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