How the Combined Nations All Stars could line-up against England

Ellery Hanley’s Combined Nations All Stars take on England in a mid-season international test this Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Like last year, the All Stars faced selection chaos due to suspensions, injuries and late pull-outs for the clash. However, head coach Hanley managed to name a 20-man squad following delays.

Several faces from last year have been named once again, including Ken Sio, Peter Mata’utia and Kenny Edwards. There are also many news faces including Brodie Croft, Jacob Miller and captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall. England World Cup hopefuls Daryl Clark and Kruise Leeming have also been included, having missed out on Shaun Wane’s squad.

Here’s how the Combined Nations All Stars could line-up this weekend.

With the withdrawal of Jake Connor due to injury, the full-back role could be filled by Warrington’s Peter Mata’utia this Saturday. He has made a total of 74 Super League appearances, scoring 13 tries.

Salford winger Ken Sio crossed for two tries in last year’s clash 26-24 victory in Warrington. So far in 2022, he has scored 14 tries, the joint-second most of the season behind Tommy Makinson.

Catalans centre Samisoni Langi could make his debut for the All Stars this Saturday. The 29-year-old has won seven caps for Tonga, but could represent France at this year’s World Cup tournament.

The Hull KR captain will also lead the All Stars this Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The 34-year-old recently signed a new one-year deal to remain at Craven Park for 2023.

Mahe Fonua wasn’t named in the original squad back in April. However, he looks set to appear for the All Stars this Saturday after earning a call-up. He scored Castleford’s winning try over Toulouse last Saturday that saw them climb to sixth