The Raiders star's World Cup performance that shows error of Origin omission

The Raiders star's World Cup performance that shows error of Origin omission

The Canberra Times

It's the moment of skill that would have NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler thinking, "What if?".

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton's offload put his Australia winger Valentine Holmes over in the corner in one of a few key moments that sent the Kangaroos through to the final of the Rugby League World Cup.

The Kangaroos went on to win 16-14 in a nail-biting Test match, with Australia into the final against either England or Samoa.

The 29-year-old was a shock omission from the Blues' State of Origin III side this year - a game Queensland won to seal the series.

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