Australian Kangaroos won the 2024 Pacific Championships, missing key players and prompting questions about the Best 17.
The dust has settled on the 2024 Pacific Championships, with the Australian Kangaroos emerging victorious over Tonga in a thrilling Final.
However, every nation was missing key players due to injuries or suspensions, leaving fans wondering who would make the Best 17 for Australia.
Under the guidance of coach Mal Meninga, Australia fielded a formidable team, but it was clear that they were not at full strength without stars like Liam Martin, Nathan Cleary, Cameron Munster, Reece Walsh, Kalyn Ponga, Jake Trbojevic, Payne Haas, and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, among others.