Melbourne Storm forward Stefano Utoikamanu has been selected in the Tonga squad for the upcoming 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
The prop, who played 24 from 24 games for Storm in 2026, has been rewarded with selection at his first Rugby League World Cup after making his debut for Tonga against Samoa last year.
Tonga open their Rugby League World Cup campaign against England on Saturday 17 October in Perth, before pool games against Lebanon on Friday 23 October in Sydney and Samoa on Sunday 1 November.