Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters is hopeful of extending his stay as Australian coach heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil after his side’s 3-0 Ashes series sweep.

Walters signed a short-term three game contract to lead the Kangaroos on their 2025 Ashes Tour, but he is no guarantee to be at the helm going forward despite his unbeaten record.

Australia were clunky in attack during the Ashes whitewash against a disappointing England side, while his decision not to play six players and keep a virtually unchanged side save for the injury to Isaah Yeo has come under the microscope.

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