Melbourne Storm have ten players in action across Round 1 of the Rugby League World Cup kicking-off on Thursday.
Australia v New Zealand – Thursday 15 October
Three members of Melbourne Storm’s spine will feature in Thursday’s World Cup opener, with Club captain Harry Grant and Vice-Captain Cameron Munster named to start for the Kangaroos.
The Kiwis have been boosted by the return of Storm halfback and Vice-Captain Jahrome Hughes who makes his first appearance for New Zealand since the 2023 Pacific Championships.
Samoa v France - Friday 16 October
Storm fullback Sua Fa’alogo and forward Shawn Blore have both been named on the bench for Samoa as they begin their World Cup campaign against France in Sydney.
Both players have represented Samoa on two occasions and will look to make an immediate impact from the bench.
England v Tonga – Saturday 17 October
Stefano Utoikamanu has been named on the bench for Tonga’s World Cup opener against England in Perth.
The prop will be looking to make his second Test appearance for Tonga after making his debut last year.
Fiji v Cook Islands - Sunday 18 October
Davvy Moale has been named to start for the Cook Islands in their World Cup opener against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, with fellow Storm forward and pathway rookie K-Ci Newton-Whare named on the bench and in contention to make his Cook Islands debut. Storm pathway players Joseph Litidamu (Fiji) and David Tuariki (Cook Islands) have also been named on the extended reserves.
Melbourne Storm wishes all players the best of luck for the opening round of the Rugby League World Cup.
