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Mitchell Moses out with a torn muscle as Sam Walker gets his chance for Australia

Ethan Strange joins the squad, and Tom Dearden will wear the number six jersey against Fiji.

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Australian halfback Mitchell Moses is out of the team after scans confirmed a high-grade muscle tear. It means he cannot play for his country in the coming games. Ethan Strange has been called into the Australian squad to replace him. Coach Kevin Walters has made his choice for the halves. Tom Dearden will wear the number six jersey against Fiji. Sam Walker will make his international debut at halfback, wearing number seven. It is a big moment for Walker, who has never played for Australia before. Dearden says the pair need to click quickly. "The most important thing for us is to work out our combination," he told NRL.com. Australia play Fiji on Sunday 25 October at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The full team list has not been released yet. Fans will be watching closely to see how the new halves work together, with little time to train before the game.