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The chance to see Nathan Cleary and Reece Walsh perform in the same team is just one of the reasons Kangaroos captain Isaah Yeo is counting the sleeps to the start of the Ashes series.

Walsh is rugby league’s form player following a stunning grand final performance and a remarkable finals series, but halfback Cleary remains the premier big-game performer, according to his clubmate Yeo.

Isaah Yeo can not wait to play with Nathan Cleary and Reece Walsh Credit: Getty Images

The skipper also acknowledged Cleary would be further boosted by getting the chance to unite with Manchester City and Matildas partner Mary Fowler while in England for the Ashes in Octobe

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