The finals form of Melbourne forwards Felise Kaufusi and Jordan McLean has reportedly caught the eye of Australian selectors with their names expected to be read out in the 24-man squad for the World Cup starting later this month.
Test coach Mal Meninga will confirm his squad today in Sydney ahead of the Cup competition starting on October 27, when Australia take on England at AAMI Park.
Fairfax media is reporting that the two Storm forwards have been given the nod, which comes on the back of Melbourne winning their third NRL premiership in convincing style with a 34-6 victory over North Queensland.
Kaufusi, 25, made his NRL debut only two years ago but was named as 18th man by Queensland coach Kevin Walters in this year's Origin series. McLean, 26, who actually leaves Storm for the Cowboys next season, was also 18th man in Laurie Daley's NSW Blues campaign.
The pair will be among friends as Storm's incumbent Test players, Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk, and Will Chambers are certain to be named on Tuesday. There could be more good news if Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster is given a Kangaroos call-up.