England and Wales have confirmed their squads for the first of two PDRL international matches in the next six weeks, starting at Pontypool United RFC on Saturday 31st August (kick-off 2pm).
The return leg will be played on the afternoon of Saturday 12th October at Salford City Roosters RLFC with the players and officials from both sides then attending the Super League Grand Final.
Darren Dean of Wakefield Trinity has been confirmed as England’s captain, with Sam Zellar of Leeds Rhinos as his vice captain.
Wales head coach Rob Davies said: "We've had a busy year to date, adding depth and quality to our squad.
"We showed glimpses in the two games at the start of the year of what we're capable of and I'm excited to give a warm Gwent Valleys welcome to the World Champions and see how far we've come as a group."
Admission to the match at Pontypool United RFC costs just £5 for adults, £3 concessions, U16s free.
The match is a culmination of a weekend of international rugby league with Wales Masters taking on Canada at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday 30th August, kick-off 7pm.
Wales PDRL Squad: Paul O’Keefe, Chris Spriggs (Aberavon FI Wolfhounds), Justin Martin (Cardiff Blue Dragons), Dylan Hughes, Isaac Pickett, Chris Young (Leeds Rhinos), Kieran Gardner, Tyma Hughes, Paul Jones, Stewart Newton, Conor Rice (all Salford Red Devils), Sam Bowditch, Dylan Gimber, Morgan Jones, Simon Kilday, Dan Saunders, Gareth Sullivan (all Torfaen Tigers). Ben Lewis, Leif Throboe (unattached).
England PDRL squad:
- Nick Leigh, Leeds Rhinos
- Callum Parkinson, Wakefield Trinity
- Darren Dean, Wakefield Trinity (captain)
- Sam Zellar, Leeds Rhinos (vice captain)
- Nick Kennedy, Castleford Tigers
- Scott Gobin, Leeds Rhinos
- Harvey Redmonds, Leeds Rhinos
- Wayne Cox, Warrington Wolves
- Adam Fleming, Wakefield Trinity
- Connor Lynes, Wakefield Trinity
- Matt Hopton, Castleford Tigers
- Steven Bates, Leeds Rhinos
- Ben Nicholson, Wakefield Trinity
- John Clements, not affiliated to a club
- Mark Gummerson, Castleford Tigers
- Ben Reynolds, Wakefield Trinity
- Tommy Pouncey, Leeds Rhinos
- Steve Mort, Wigan Warriors
- Ben Seward, Wigan Warriors
- Lee Thornton, Wigan Warriors
- Jamie Barnett, Warrington Wolves
