Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith and coach Mal Meninga have agreed that Australia will be full strength for the first time this Four Nations campaign when they face a desperate England outfit on Monday morning (AEDT).
It follows news that veteran forward Sam Thaiday has been passed fit after he completed the captain’s run at London’s Olympic Stadium.
Thaiday had been in doubt all week following the Kangaroos’ last-start win over the Kiwis but will play club coach Wayne Bennett’s England outfit.
Scotland’s shock draw with New Zealand ensured Australia’s spot in the Four Nations final at Anfield on November 20.
A win for England will mean they will face the Kangaroos again next weekend.
“[Thaiday’s inclusion] is important for us. He’s in our best 17 and he’s had a great tour so far. He’s great for the squad with the type of character he is,” Smith said.
“The most important thing is that he’s a great footy player. [The captain’s run] clarified the position of where he’s at and he’ll be ready to go.
