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INSANE: World cup coaches watch and wait on nrl grand final | Rare Historical Photos

A big grand final performance could have Sam Walker debut for Australia in the World Cup. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian Test coach Kevin Walters will be a keen observer of the NRL grand final with up to eight potential Kangaroos featuring for the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle on the eve of Rugby League World Cup selection.

There are 24 players with genuine World Cup aspirations across the two sides, including Roosters centre Rob Toia who is in a tug of war between Australia and Tonga.

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