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Health

Walters explains choice of Walsh over Tedesco for World Cup opener

ABC News Australia - Health · 14 October 2026 at 5:00 pm

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters raises eyebrows by choosing the Broncos star at fullback over James Tedesco for Thursday night's clash against the Kiwis, outlining his reasons for overlooking the 2026 Clive Churchill Medallist.

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