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.

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

Australian Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has made a late change ahead of their blockbuster World Cup clash against Fiji.

An Auckland-born winger shocked the Kiwis in the first half, but it was Canterbury rugby league royalty who stole the show with a double on debut. Mat Kermeen

Follow live coverage of the RLWC clash at One NZ Stadium. Richard Knowler

France were held scoreless under the roof in Christchurch as the relentless Kiwi Ferns ran in 18 tries. Brendon Egan

The powerful New Zealand outfit is heavily favoured to get past the Cook Islands today in Christchurch and coach Stacey Jones has changed up his squad a little in the forwards.

Follow live updates as the Kiwi Ferns take on France in the Rugby League World Cup in Christchurch. Stuff sports reporters

Cameron Munster’s manager is adamant the Storm star is “open to all options” as he prepares to hit the open market – including a move previously thought off limits.