Melbourne Storm forwards Felise Kaufusi and Jordan McLean's stunning finals form has earned them a call-up to Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad.
Ahead of the opening October 27 clash with England at AAMI Park, Test coach Mal Meninga confirmed a squad brimming with storm talent, including the 'Big Three' of Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith, who will be playing alongside each other in the same team for the last time.
"This squad has the right mix of youth and experience, as well as an overall balance across the positions for a World Cup campaign," Meninga said.
Kaufusi made his NRL debut only two years ago but has enjoyed a steady rise in the game after being named as the Maroons' 18th man in the 2017 State of Origin series.
McLean was also Origin 18th man — for New South Wales — and will be moving from the Storm to beaten grand finalists the Cowboys next season.
Storm teammate Will Chambers has also been selected.
Slater's recall sees him pull on the Kangaroos jersey for the first time in three years in a period where he has battled shoulder injuries and the form of Darius Boyd, who has also been named.
Australia's other World Cup pool matches will be against France in Canberra and Lebanon in Sydney.
