Four Penrith Panthers players have been selected for the Australian Kangaroos squad for the Pacific Championships. *The Selected Players:*
– _Isaah Yeo_, who will captain the team, taking over from James Tedesco ¹ ²
– _Dylan Edwards_, who will wear the number one jersey, edging out Tedesco and Kalyn Ponga ¹ ² ³
– _Liam Martin_, the Clive Churchill Medal winner ¹ ²
– _Lindsay Smith_, who earns his debut alongside seven other newcomers ¹ ²
The Kangaroos squad has undergone significant changes following last year’s loss to New Zealand in the Pacific Championships final. Coach Mal Meninga has opted for a mix of experience and fresh talent, with eight debutants named in the 21-player squad ¹ ². The team will face Tonga and New Zealand in the tournament, with their first match against Tonga scheduled for October 18 at Suncorp Stadium ¹.
The selection of the four Panthers players is a testament to the team’s success, having won four consecutive premierships ¹ ². Isaah Yeo’s appointment as captain is particularly notable, given his leadership role at Penrith ¹ ². The Kangaroos will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing performance last year, and the inclusion of these Panthers players will undoubtedly bring a winning mentality to the team ¹ ².
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