Australia’s Head Coach Kevin Walters has confirmed Harry Grant will captain the Kangaroos in Saturday’s Second Ashes Test at Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Kangaroos hold a 1-0 series lead after last weekend’s 26-6 victory over England before a crowd of 60,812 — a new UK Rugby League Ashes attendance record.

With Isaah Yeo sidelined under concussion protocols, Grant steps into the captaincy to lead a side determined to seize momentum and seal the series. Meanwhile, Lindsay Smith’s return to the 17 adds fresh power and presence to the forward pack — the Penrith prop rewarded for the form, work rate, and composure that defined his impressive Pacific Championships debut.

Australia team to face England:
1. Reece Walsh
2. Mark Nawaqanitawase
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Gehamat Shibasaki
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Nathan Cleary
8. Lindsay Collins
9. Harry Grant (c)
10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
11. Angus Crichton
12. Hudson Young
13. Patrick Carrigan
14. Tom Dearden
15. Lindsay Smith
16. Reuben Cotter
17. Keaon Koloamatangi

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