Overview

• He was named in a preliminary 23-man group on Sunday but told officials the next day he will not tour England.
• ARL chair Peter V’Landys said he has notified coach Kevin Walters and that selectors will go back to the drawing board.
• The final squad is due to be confirmed next Monday, with Reece Walsh and Dylan Edwards reported as leading fullback options.
• Selectors expanded the preliminary group to 23 to include an emerging player, with Canberra’s Ethan Strange mentioned as a possibility.
• Tedesco emphasized he is not retiring and wants World Cup consideration next year after a standout season capped by a fourth Players’ Champion award and Dally M favoritism.