Representing Australia at the World Cup would be the "greatest honour in the world".
Now Canberra Raiders Jack Wighton and Hudson Young will play the waiting game - hoping Australia coach and Green Machine legend Mal Meninga gives them a call up for the England tournament in the coming months.
They finished two-three behind runaway Mal Meninga Medallist Joe Tapine, who will be a key cog for New Zealand's World Cup chances.