Mitch Moses may choose Australia over Lebanon for the World Cup due to Nathan Cleary's injury, impacting his availability for the tournament.
Mitch Moses is expected to prioritise Australia if an international tug of war breaks out, after Nathan Cleary's bone damage left the Penrith star in doubt for the World Cup.
The Panthers expect Cleary to play in their NRL preliminary final against either the Warriors or Newcastle this month despite his foot injury, with the halfback on light duties until then.
But what role he will be able to play in the World Cup is questionable, given the superstar No.7's bone-stress injury in his right foot is a result of overuse.