Ethan Strange replaces injured Mitchell Moses in the Kangaroos squad, amid speculation about his future with the Raiders.
An injury to Mitchell Moses has given Ethan Strange a chance to make his Australian Kangaroos debut, with the 22-year-old called into Kevin Walters' squad for its third match.
Strange was holidaying in Phuket with his partner when he received the call-up.
"I'm with the Raiders and I'm loving it with Ricky [Stuart]," he said to media in Townsville on Thursday.
His comments came amid speculation linking him to the Sydney Roosters, who withdrew their contract extension offer to Sam Walker on Monday, putting his future at the club in doubt.