
Former Warriors fullback Reece Walsh is among the 23 players named in Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad.
Coach Kevin Walters' team begins its campaign against New Zealand at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Thursday, October 15.
Mitchell Barnett, the departing Warriors co-captain, was left out despite a strong season and his contribution to New South Wales' State of Origin series victory.
The 32-year-old made 17 appearances in his fourth Warriors season, averaging 152 metres and 27 tackles per game.
He also recorded 1007 post-contact metres and 34 tackle breaks.
Among front rowers, Koloamatangi and Kiwi international Naufahu Whyte averaged 170 metres per game, ahead of Payne Haas on 156.
Fa'asuamaleaui and Warriors teammate Jackson Ford averaged 154, while Barnett averaged 152.
Former Warrior Addin Fonua-Blake averaged 142 metres, and Warriors co-captain James Fisher-Harris averaged 140.
Barnett started all three matches for the winning Blues, averaging 70 metres and 23 tackles in short stints, and missed only one tackle across the series.
He played all three Tests in Australia's 2024 Pacific Championships victory, but a season-ending knee injury then ruled him out of the Ashes series in England last year.
Barnett will join the Broncos next year.
