St Johns and Dubbo CYMS junior league products Matt Burton (Penrith/Canterbury Bulldogs) and Isaah Yeo (Penrith Panthers) will achieve their childhood dreams when they stride onto the field against Scotland.

The pair have already shared the spoils of Penrith’s 2021 NRL Grand Final win and played leading roles in NSW Blues State of Origin win in Perth earlier this year.

Burto popped home to visit family and friends just before stepping onto the plane with the Kangaroos. The young five-eighth or centre was voted Bulldogs’ Most Outstanding Player in his first season with the club and has been resigned on a lucrative long-term contract.

Isaah spent time with his wife and first child after leading the Panthers to their second successive title on the long weekend. It capped a fairytale season that saw the strapping ball-playing forward named Lock of the Year and NRL Captain of season 2022 at the prestigious Dally M Awards.