Hull FC trio Jake Connor, Chris Satae, and Andre Savelio have been named in the Combined Nations All Stars squad to face England on Friday.
The trio will play their part in the side, coached by Tim Sheens, in the fixture against England aWarrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium on Friday June 25.
Connor, who is of Trinidadian heritage, will feature in an exciting set of backs alongside the likes of Huddersfield’s Ricky Leutele and Jermiane McGillvary, and Salford’s Ken Sio.
Meanwhile, Tongan born Chris Satae will feature in alongside New Zealand born Andre Savelio in a set of forwards which includes Matt Prior of Leeds, Pauli Pauli of Salford, and Kenny Edwards of Huddersfield.
The Hull FC trio have been two of the club’s top performers so far in 2021, and their fine form has been reflected with selection for the representative side.
Their involvement in the fixture means they will be unavailable for selection for the Black & Whites’ clash against Huddersfield, which also takes place at the KCOM Stadium on Friday evening.
England internationals Jermaine McGillvary, Jake Connor and Kruise Leeming, who will all be aiming to impress England coach Shaun Wane ahead of Rugby League World Cup 2021.
Combined Nations All Stars Head Coach, Tim Sheens, said: “When this concept was created the aim was to give England a highly intense match as part of their preparations ahead of the Rugby League World Cup 2021.
“I’m confident we’ve assembled a squad that can do that. As it was always the case that Shaun would get first pick for England, we obviously had to wait and work within the guidelines when selecting players.
“I’m really looking forward to working with them – and I hope we’re all going to enjoy the experience, getting to know some new people and try out some new combinations.
“Also, the match is being played to help raise funds for the Mose Masoe Foundation and the players will take great pride in wearing the Mose-inspired jersey, which will no doubt will add to their motivation to perform well.”
Combined Nations All Stars 19-player squad:
Jake Connor (Hull FC),
Kenny Edwards (Huddersfield Giants),
Jackson Hastings (Wigan Warriors),
Liam Kay (Wakefield Trinity),
Kruise Leeming (Leeds Rhinos),
Ricky Leutele (Huddersfield Giants),
Peter Mata’utia (Castleford Tigers),
Suaia Matagi (Castleford Tigers),
Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield Giants),
Junior Moors (Featherstone Rovers),
Pauli Pauli (Salford Red Devils),
Nathan Peats (Leigh Centurions),
Matt Prior (Leeds Rhinos),
Chris Satae (Hull FC),
Andre Savelio (Hull FC),
Aidan Sezer (Huddersfield Giants),
Ken Sio (Salford Red Devils),
Kelepi Tanginoa (Wakefield Trinity),
Luke Yates (Huddersfield Giants).
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