Kevin Walters explains choice of Reece Walsh over James Tedesco for World Cup opener
- Kevin Walters has declared the battle for Australia's fullback berth remains wide open despite Reece Walsh winning the nod over James Tedesco to start in the Kangaroos' World Cup opener.
- Walters claimed ahead of Thursday night's clash with New Zealand that Tedesco, the captain as Australia lifted the trophy four years ago, would have a chance to prove his worth in the group-stage game against Fiji in Brisbane on October 25.
- Walsh, the hero of last year's Ashes whitewash, will don the No.1 jersey at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, but as for whether the Brisbane Broncos star will be first choice later
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- Kevin Walters has declared the battle for Australia's fullback berth remains wide open despite Reece Walsh winning the nod over James Tedesco to start in the Kangaroos' World Cup opener.
- Walters claimed ahead of Thursday night's clash with New Zealand that Tedesco, the captain as Australia lifted the trophy four years ago, would have a chance to prove his worth in the group-stage game against Fiji in Brisbane on October 25.
- Walsh, the hero of last year's Ashes whitewash, will don the No.1 jersey at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, but as for whether the Brisbane Broncos star will be first choice later
Sources: ABC Australia