Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - David Warner's groin strain is the major concern for Australia as they prepare for their only warm-up game ahead of next week's opening Test against Pakistan.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens will usher in the next generation of Australian internationals when he names his injury-depleted 24-man squad for the Four Nations at midday on Tuesday.

RUGBY UNION - Christian Leali'ifano is set to jump into the jersey Kurtley Beale coveted, with the utility back expected to be named at inside centre against the All Blacks on Saturday night for his first Test of the year.

SOCCER - Western Sydney have added another Socceroo to their A-League ranks, signing Nikita Rukavytsya from German side Mainz.

RUGBY UNION - England head coach Stuart Lancaster refuses to dismiss the prospect of including code-hopping superstar Sam Burgess in his World Cup squad, despite admitting he's settled on 80 per cent of the players.


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