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The Kangaroos have named their squad for the Test against New Zealand and Four Nations tournament.

Roosters hooker Jake Friend, Sharks five-eighth James Maloney and Penrith skipper Matt Moylan are the new playmakers named in Mal Meninga's Four Nations Kangaroos squad behind senior incumbents.

There are also a few bolters in the shape of Raiders prop Shannon Boyd, Sharks winger Valentine Holmes and Cowboys centre Justin O'Neill while some familiar names such as Paul Gallen, Corey Parker and James Tamou have been overlooked. Controversial Sharks prop Andrew Fifita and Eels winger Semi Radradra have also not been selected due to ongoing investigations into off-field issues.

The spine is the accustomed Cameron Smith (captain), Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston and Darius Boyd but the new names add depth in every key position.

O'Neill is the bolter in the outside backs with the likes of Will Chambers and Raiders pair Jarrod Croker and Joey Leilua overlooked. 

Panthers lock Trent Merrin has been rewarded for his consistent season despite being overlooked for State of Origin duties with NSW this year while Tyson Frizell's breakout year has seen him rewarded with a Test call-up.

Despite inconsistent seasons, Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson have been retained as a likely right-side centre and wing pairing.

Kangaroos squad
Cameron Smith (c)
Darius Boyd
Shannon Boyd
Boyd Cordner
Cooper Cronk
Josh Dugan
Blake Ferguson
Jake Friend
Tyson Frizell
Matt Gillett
Valentine Holmes
Greg Inglis
David Klemmer
James Maloney
Josh Mansour
Trent Merrin
Michael Morgan
Matt Moylan
Justin O'Neill
Josh Papalii
Matt Scott
Sam Thaiday
Johnathan Thurston
Aaron Woods

 

 

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