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Coach Daniel Anderson has named his squad to take on England in the opening match of the International Origin Series at Langtree Park on Saturday June 16 (6.45).
Wigan have both Thomas Leuluai and Jeff Lima in the starting line-up with Epalahame Lauaki a possibility of selection on the interchange bench.
Former St Helens coach Anderson said:
"It's a good team. It's been a good week. We've had a few hurdles to get over to get to an 18 man squad, it's been difficult with injuries making players unavailable but we've settled on this squad and they've come together really well."
Anderson agreed that a lot of people would be looking forward to seeing half-backs Scott Dureau (Catalan Dragons) and Thomas Leuluai (Wigan Warriors) play together.
"They are very different, obviously. Thomas is a long-serving member of the Super League fraternity while Scott is in his infancy in terms of playing over here," added Anderson.
"Thomas has international experience, including a Rugby League World Cup final but this is Scott's first representative team so he is really excited.
"The best thing for them is that they are playing behind a big pack. As a half-back you love to have big men in front of you. The game is a battle of the forwards and of momentum and if you win momentum your halves can be creative and threatening in their play. We've got a strong pack and indeed a strong bench.
"We've confident that we have a team who can dig in and do well in the emotional component of the game. We've certainly got the talent. There are a lot of boys here who are keen to showcase what they've got. They're from different clubs at different places in the Super League table but they are all still top Rugby League players and I think they can show that for the Exiles."
The Exiles
1. Brett Hodgson (Captain)
2. Joel Monaghan
3. Setaimata Sa
4. Daryl Millard
5. Francis Meli
6. Thomas Leuluai
7. Scott Dureau
8. Tony Puletua
9. Lance Hohaia
10. Jeff Lima
11. Willie Manu
12. Sia Soliola
13. Trent Waterhouse
Interchange (from): Anthony Laffranchi, Antonio Kaufusi, David Fa'alogo, David Faiumu, Epalahame Lauaki.
Tickets for both matches in the International Origin Series are now on general sale and can be purchased through the RFL Ticket office on 0844 856 1113 or by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk.
Tickets for the opening fixture at Langtree Park, St Helens, on Saturday June 16 (6.45pm) cost from £18 (£9 concessions) for standing and £21 (£10 concessions) seating. Tickets for the all-seater second fixture at Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield, on Wednesday July 4 (7.45pm) cost from £21 (£10 concessions).