The problem for Kevin Walters is not a lack of star power or individual match winners.

Australia will reportedly hand an emerging Raiders star a debut Kangaroos jersey for their final group game.

Tyra Ekepati fulfilled a promise to her late grandfather when she made her international debut for Samoa over the weekend, a moment that carried meaning far beyond rugby league.

Dolphins captain and Tongan superstar Isaiya Katoa has urged his club to do everything they can to retain teammate Jack Bostock as he prepares to hit the open market on November 1.

The fullback market could be one of the most intriguing things to watch when the November 1 deadline arrives, with NRL clubs preparing for a frantic period of contract negotiations.

A frontrunner has emerged to accompany Cameron Munster in the halves for Australia as a glaring issue exposed itself during the Kangaroos’ win over Fiji.

James Tedesco may have made Kevin Walters’ biggest selection call of the World Cup even harder, strengthening his claim to Australia’s No.1 jersey.

The Kangaroos were handed an almighty scare against Fiji, with a host of big-name stars failing to stamp their mark on Australia’s second World Cup clash.

Australia triumphed, but Fiji – and especially their five-eighth Kurt Donoghoe – were the real winners. Christian Nicolussi

A weekend of Rugby League World Cup blowouts ends in Brisbane, where the Kangaroos are hoping to put Fiji to the sword. Follow live.