They've had to make the Australian side to do it, but Brett and Josh Morris will finally get the chance to play side by side.

Teammates for all but one season of junior football before Josh linked up with the Bulldogs at the start of this year, the pair have been re-united by Australian coach Tim Sheens after Josh earned a berth in the centres for Saturday's Four Nations clash with France in Paris.

The selection marks the first time twins have represented Australia since Kevin and Kerrod Walters played together in 1991, whilst they are the first brothers since Jason and Darren Smith in 1999 to don the green and gold.

The fact they will line up alongside each other on the left edge of the Australian backline just adds to the occasion, but it will be a slightly new experience for the pair with Josh struggling to recall whether they have actually played side by side.

"We never have, so it's going to be interesting to see how we go," Josh said.

"It was more so centre-fullback (when we played together). Brett was always a fullback growing up and I played centre. He's found his spot there now on the wing and he's killing it.

"GI has been putting him over for a couple of tries so hopefully I can put him over for a few as well."

And while Australia will no doubt miss the talents of the rested Greg Inglis out wide, the pairing of the Morris brothers brings together the two most prolific try-scorers of 2009, Brett coming up with an NRL-best 25 tries and Josh close behind with 22.

His elevation to the national side completes a stunning year for Josh, who took the punt and left his brother and the logjam of centres at St George Illawarra to make a fresh start at the Bulldogs.

The move paid handsome dividends, Josh earning a NSW Origin jumper and playing a leading role in the Bulldogs' spectacular charge to the preliminary final.

Now to make his Test debut alongside his twin, Josh is understandably thrilled.

"To play in these representative sides is a big thing, but (it's great) to have Brett there and seeing a familiar face out there," Josh said.

"I've been playing with him my whole life, it's a dream come true for both of us.

"He came up and shook my hand straight away and said 'can't wait for it'. It's going to be awesome."

Father Steve, a former Dragons winger who played one game for Australian in 1978, will be there in Paris to watch his boys go round together.

But after flying their mother Karen to England for the first two Tests of the tournament, the boys aren't likely to have her in the crowd come Saturday afternoon.

It seems mum is due back at Kiama High School, and has been booked on a flight out of England on Wednesday.

"It's unfortunate that she's not coming," Josh said.

"She's a school teacher and she's got to go back to work but hopefully we can persuade her (to stay)."

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