The Australian Kangaroos squad has been named and features many excellent players. However there are a number of players that did not make the cut that could likely represent their nation well.

Injured players such as Kalyn Ponga and Blake Ferguson have not been considered for this list.

8. Jake Friend

Damien Cook was always going to be used as Australia’s first choice hooker, but Jake Friend will be wondering what more he had to do to be included in the squad. The Roosters hooker is a great defender and has proven himself on the big stage, meaning he would fit into the Australian set up with ease.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 12: Jake Friend of the Roosters passes the ball out during the round 10 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Sydney Roosters at Mt Smart Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

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