Ponga and Walsh are nominated for RLWC2026 Team of the Week, competing against top fullbacks like Tedesco and Edwards.
Superstar fullbacks Kalyn Ponga and Reece Walsh have been nominated for the RLWC2026 Team of the Week after their first game back from injury - but they face tough opposition for the No.1 spot.
Storm sensation Sua Fa'alogo, fellow Samoan Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, four-times premiership winning NSW Origin star Dylan Edwards, former Kangaroos captain James Tedesco, Canberra's Kaeo Weekes and Warriors rookie Taine Tuaupiki are the other fullbacks nominated.
Ponga, who has pledged his allegiance to New Zealand, and Walsh - the Kangaroos fullback - could be Queensland team-mates in State of Origin and rivals at the World Cup.