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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

Penrith skipper Isaah Yeo (left) will forgo surgery to lead Australia in the Rugby League World Cup. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Isaah Yeo will delay pectoral surgery to captain Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign, after coach Kevin Walters unveiled a 23-man squad that includes Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker.

One of six debutants in the squad, Walker will be locked in a four-way battle with Cameron Munster, Tom Dearden and Mitchell Moses for a spot in the Kangaroos' halves.

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