Shaun Kenny-Dowall named as Combined Nations All Stars captain

Shaun Kenny-Dowall has been named as the captain for Combined Nations All Stars ahead of their clash against England.

Ellery Hanley’s side face Shaun Wane’s England next weekend in a mid-season international test as preparations for the Rugby League World Cup. 

Hull KR skipper and former New Zealand international Kenny-Dowall will lead the side next Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Shaun Kenny-Dowall ‘buzzing’ to lead All Stars

“I’m buzzing,” said Kenny-Dowall.

“It’s going to be a massive honour and privilege to go in there this week and represent my club and the boys. I’m looking forward to getting into camp, meeting all the boys and having a great week.

“I’m very grateful and blessed for Ellery giving me the opportunity to come into camp and lead the boys out. I’m just over the moon to be a part of this and test myself against great players.”

England versus the Combined Nations All Stars is part of an international double-header also featuring England Women versus France.

Combined Nations All Stars squad

Hanley named a 29-man squad earlier in April for their clash against England. Hull full-back Jake Connor had been named, but has been ruled out through injury.

• Jake Connor (Hull FC, Trinidad)

• Kenny Edwards (Castleford Tigers, New Zealand)

• Jai Field (Wigan Warriors, Australia)

• David Fifita (Wakefield Trinity, Tonga)

• Ben Garcia (Catalans Dragons, France)

• Tom Johnstone (Wakefield Trinity, Scotland/Germany)

• Sam Kasiano (Catalans Dragons, Samoa)

• Shaun Kenny-Dowall  (Hull KR, New Zealand)

• Tim Lafai (Salford Red Devils, Samoa)

• Samisoni Langi (Catalans Dragons, Tonga)

• Ricky Leutele (Huddersfield Giants, Samoa)

• Danny Levi (Huddersfield Giants, Samoa)

• Kane Linnett (Hull KR, Scotland)

• Mason Lino (Wakefield Trinity, Samoa)

• Tui Lolohea (Huddersfield Giants, Tonga)

• Joe Lovodua (Hull FC, Fiji)

• Jake Mamo (Castleford Tigers, Australia)

• Rhys Martin (Leeds Rhinos, Papua New Guinea)

• Peter Mata’utia (Warrington Wolves, Samoa)

• Manu Ma’u (Hull FC, Tonga)

• Mitchell Pearce (Catalans Dragons, Australia)

• Matt Prior (Leeds Rhinos, Australia)

• Ligi Sao (Hull FC, Samoa)

• Chris Satae (Hull FC, Tonga)

• Ken Sio (Salford Red Devils, Samoa)

• Kelepi Tanginoa (Wakefield Trinity, Tonga)

• Zane Tetevano (Leeds Rhinos, Cook Islands / New Zealand)

• Carlos Tuimavave (Hull FC, Samoa)

• Luke Yates (Huddersfield Giants, Australia)

READ MORE: Scotland’s Ryan Brierley on standby for Combined Nations All Stars

LOVE RUGBY LEAGUE: All the latest news, Podcast, App & Fantasy RL

The article Shaun Kenny-Dowall named as Combined Nations All Stars captain appeared first on Loverugbyleague.com.