Moses wins No.7 race as new-look Aussie team confirmed
Australian rugby league coach Kevin Walters has finalized the Kangaroos squad for the upcoming World Cup opener against New Zealand. Mitchell Moses has been selected as the starting halfback following an injury to Nathan Cleary.
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- 5.59am . First published at 5.13am
shares Share article Mitchell Moses has won the race for the Kangaroos ′ halfback jersey, with coach Kevin Walters unveiling his side for the World Cup opener.
With incumbent playmaker Nathan Cleary sidelined due to a horror leg injury, Moses was in a battle with Sam Walker and Tom Dearden for the No.7 jumper.
Mitchell Moses and his Kangaroos teammates. NRL Images
Walters has now confirmed it will be the Eels captain partnering Cameron Munster in the halves for Thursday night’s clash against New Zealand .
James Tedesco , fresh off a Clive Churchill Medal win, won’t play for the Kangaroos this week, with Walters opting for Reece Walsh at fullback.
On the other side of the field, Kalyn Ponga has been locked in for his Kiwis debut and will play fullback, despite suggestions he could line up in the halves.
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