![]() “He has obviously played for Lebanon at the last World Cup but it is a tricky one for us,” Cheika said. However, if Moses is able to lead the Eels to their first premiership since 1986 Australian coach Mal Meninga and fellow selectors Darren Lockyer and Laurie Daley may find it difficult to leave him out. Adam Doueihi is expected to partner Mitchell Moses in the halves for Lebanon ©NRL Photosĭaly Cherry-Evans and Nathan Cleary are expected to be the halfbacks chosen in the Kangaroos squad to battle it out for the No.7 jersey during the World Cup, with Ben Hunt also able to provide cover in the halves if needed. ![]() Wests Tigers playmaker Adam Doueihi, Canterbury back Jacob Kiraz, South Sydney winger Josh Mansour and Manly forward James Roumanos are the other NRL players in the squad, which includes two players from the domestic Lebanon competition. The Cedars meet Ireland on October 23 and Jamaica on October 30, with both matches played at Leigh. North Queensland Cowboys pair Jeremiah Nanai and Murray Taulagi were notable omissions from the powerful Toa Samoa squad unveiled on Tuesday in an indication that they have earned a place on the plane to England with the Australian team.Ĭheika announced his squad at a function in Sydney on Wednesday and Moses is a key player for the Cedars, who face New Zealand in their opening match on October 16 at Warrington. ![]() Cheika has a back up plan in case the Kangaroos swoop on Mitchell Moses ©NRL Photos Graham now appears set to represent the Kangaroos, while Newcastle winger Dom Young is expected to be named in the England squad after he was not chosen by Jamaica.
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