The one Kangaroos star who looks lost... and hint in Kevvie’s biggest selection call — Crawls
The Australian Kangaroos rugby team is facing criticism for a lack of cohesion despite their individual star power following a narrow win against Fiji. Coach Kevin Walters is under pressure to improve team performance before the upcoming semi-final match against Tonga or Samoa.
Why it matters
High-profile sports teams often face intense scrutiny regarding team chemistry and coaching effectiveness during major international tournaments.
NRL WORLD-CUP The one Kangaroos star who looks lost... and hint in Kevvie’s biggest selection call — Crawls Turbo scores 3 in Kangaroos win v Fiji | 03:01 Paul Crawley from Fox Sports October 26th, 2026 11:30 am The problem for Kevin Walters is not a lack of star power or individual match winners.
It’s a lack of cohesion and teamwork that is holding the Kangaroos back at the World Cup.
It is also why the blowtorch is now well and truly on Kevvie as much as any of the Kangaroo players heading into the final pool match against the Cook Islands this Saturday.
Because if the Aussies don’t get it right in their next game, they could be in for a rude shock when they line up against either Tonga or Samoa in the semi final.
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