SYDNEY (AP) " Andrew Fifita has been left out of Australia's squad for the Four Nations tournament just two days after scoring the winning try in Cronulla's drought-ending 14-12 NRL grand final win over Melbourne. National Rugby League chief executive Todd Greenberg said Fifita and Fiji-born Parramatta winger Semi Radradra were not considered for selection in the 24-man squad because of off-field related issues. Fifita is under investigation from the NRL's integrity unit for his public support for a man convicted of a fatal assault. Australia coach Mal Meninga selected seven uncapped players in the squad, including playmaker James Maloney and the versatile Matt Moylan, but couldn't find room for Melbourne center Will Chambers and dropped some long-serving Kangaroos veterans, including Brisbane Broncos captain Corey Parker. Melbourne Storm and Queensland captain Cameron Smith was retained as Australia captain of a squad strong on leadership options, including Cowboys co-captains Matt Scott and Johnathan Thurston.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 04, 2016 01:07 UTC