‘Fingers crossed’: Walker hopes to secure new Roosters deal before November 1

With Cameron Munster, Mitchell Moses and Tom Dearden also in contention for spots in the Australian halves, it is yet to emerge what role Walker will play for the national team during the tournament.

But ahead of a blockbuster opening pool game against the Kiwis at Allianz Stadium, he is just lapping it all up.

“It’s been a full-on week, obviously,” Walker said. “Celebrating winning the grand final with the boys was something pretty special and to achieve a lifelong dream was unbelievable

“Then the next day to get a call-up to represent your country as well was just the cherry on top. I’m really looking forward to getting into camp and getting to know a lot of players that I’ve looked up to and played against for such a long time, and try and learn as much as I can of them. In the end, hopefully I make Australia proud as well.”

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