Australia have made a late change for their Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Samoa, with Keaon Koloamatangi promoted into the starting side in place of Pat Carrigan.
Samoa have also altered their line-up, naming Jazz Tevaga at hooker ahead of Benaiah Ioelu.
Reece Walsh will retain the fullback role for the Kangaroos, with Kevin Walters continuing to back the Queensland spine. Cameron Munster, Tom Dearden and Harry Grant complete the side’s key combination.
The Australian team also includes Kotoni Staggs, Bradman Best, Tom Trbojevic, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Jacob Preston, Liam Martin and captain Isaah Yeo. Ethan Strange, Cameron Murray, Reuben Cotter, Latrell Mitchell, Sam Walker and Blayke Brailey are among the replacements.
Samoa will be led by captain Jarome Luai, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Brian To’o, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton and Sualauvi Faalogo named in the backline. Francis Molo, Junior Paulo, Connelly Lemuelu, Jermaine McEwen and Francis Manuleleua are also in the starting side.
Spencer Leniu, Shawn Blore, Ata Mariota, Clayton Faulalo, Deine Mariner and Pasami Saulo make up the Samoan bench for the semi-final.
