Viliame Kikau is among the stars aiming to help the Bati win promotion to the Pacific Cup, while Wests Tigers halfback Losana Lutu hopes to steer the Bulikula to a World Cup berth.

After arguably his best season in the Blue and White, five-eighth Matt Burton has been selected for the Kangaroos. The 24-year-old five-eighth will have the opportunity to make his debut in the green and gold of Australia, having already played two matches for NSW in the 2022 State of Origin series.

James Tedesco's non-selection comes after he lost the NSW State of Origin captaincy earlier this year, with his Blues replacement at fullback, Dylan Edwards, picked in Mal Meninga's squad.

The NRL season is now in the rear-view mirror with the Pacific Championships taking centre stage. The Sporting News provides every nation's full squad for the tournaments.

Australia coach Mal Meninga has confirmed his 21-man squad to represent the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships. The Kangaroos have selected eight debutants in the squad for this autumn’s Test matches against Tonga and New Zealand in the Pacific Cup.