Jack Wighton is the only Canberra Raiders player in Australia's World Cup squad after coach Mal Meninga opted against promoting Hudson Young to the representative stage.
Wighton was named in the squad on Monday afternoon. Meninga also confirmed James Tedesco will be Australia's new captain at this year's Rugby League World Cup in England.
South Sydney forward Cameron Murray and Penrith's Isaah Yeo are vice-captains.