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Scans confirm the worst as Moses’ Kangaroos dream ended
A calf injury suffered against New Zealand has ruled Mitchell Moses out of the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup.
The Eels gun came from the field only minutes into the second half of the tournament opener, and did not return.
Mitchell Moses has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup. Getty Images
The Kangaroos on Saturday afternoon confirmed he had suffered a high-grade tear and his tournament was over.
“Moses was sent for an MRI scan in Sydney (on Friday) and has since been diagnosed with a high-grade muscle tear, meaning he will take no further part in the tournament,” a statement read.
Twist in Reece Walsh and James Tedesco battle after Kangaroos star ruled out of World Cup
James Tedesco's hopes of winning the starting Kangaroos fullback job have taken another hit after Mitch Moses was ruled out for the rest of the Rugby League World Cup. Moses suffered a calf injury in Australia's 24-22 win over New Zealand on Thursday night.
On Saturday it was announced that Moses won't play any further part in the World Cup. Despite calls for Panthers winger Tom Jenkins to be added to the squad, Kevin Walters has called in Canberra five-eighth Ethan Strange instead.
Under World Cup rules, a player ruled out for the rest of the tournament can only be replaced by a like-for-like player. As Jenkins is a winger and Strange is a half, it had to be Strange.
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World Cup heartbreak for Kangaroos half as Tonga notches first win over England
Moses's World Cup is over after suffering a lower leg injury in the opening match of the tournament. (Getty Images: Cameron Spencer)
Mitchell Moses will miss the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup after being ruled out of the Kangaroos' title defence with a lower leg injury.
Meanwhile, England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to Tonga in Perth.
Papua New Guinea's men's and women's sides began their tournaments with victories, while England breezed past Wales in the women's competition.
Mitchell Moses will miss the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup, after being ruled out of the Kangaroos' title defence with a lower leg injury that continues his representative misery.
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