Almost a dozen First Nations stars are vying for World Cup triumph when Australia and New Zealand meet in Sunday's finals at Suncorp.
The two nations meet in back-to-back blockbusters in Magandjin to wrap the tournament, with the Kangaroos and Jillaroos chasing four and five-straight trophies, respectively.
Wheelchair finals will take place in Wollongong on Friday.
Reece Walsh appears to have cemented himself in Australia's no.1 jersey for some time.
He'll play his fourth of five possible games at this World Cup and on the back of a starring role in the Kangaroos' semi final win at the weekend, where he crossed over for a hat-trick against Samoa.
Kotoni Staggs and Bradman Best pair in the centres, with Reuben Cotter in the no.17 jumper and Latrell Mitchell a chance of lifting back-to-back World Cups from the extended bench.
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— Australian Kangaroos (@Kangaroos) November 10, 2026
David Fifita, after making his Australian debut earlier in the tournament, has missed out.
"We've been building with our performances throughout the tournament and we're in a World Cup Final. This is where you want to be playing at your best and everything in our preparation has focussed on getting the best performance on the biggest stage," Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters said.
Duel Indigenous and Māori All Star Dane Gagai will hope for the match to turn against the home crowd.
The veteran and previous World Cup winner in green and gold made his debut for the Kiwi's in their opener against the hosts.
Australia just pipped New Zealand in the curtain raiser four weeks ago, with the reigning champions less dominant than they're used to across their campaign, while the Kiwis rallied to produce impressive wins as they progressed.
Ronaldo Mulitalo returns on the wing as New Zealand's sole change from their semi win over Tonga.
The Kiwis claimed their first World Cup in Australia in 2008.
Barkindji and Māori coach Jess Skinner will look to lead her Jillaroos to another summit to the top.
Back-to-back Dally M Medallist Tamika Upton is yet to win a World Cup. First Nations Jaime Chapman, Shaylee Bent, Olivia Kernick and Keilee Joseph are all in the side to take on the Kiwi Ferns on Sunday afternoon.
Chapman's availability appeared in some doubt when she came from the ground with hamstring awareness in the weekend's hard-fought and physical showdown with Fiji on Sunday.
Bent was in the side that lifted the trophy in a dominant 54-4 over the same opponents in the UK four years ago.
"We're excited to be meeting our rivals New Zealand again in what should be a fantastic final," Skinner said on Tuesday.
"Both teams have met their challenges throughout the tournament and have had tough semi-final wins and will be ready to go for the final."
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— Jillaroos (@AusJillaroos) November 10, 2026
