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Panthers named for opening Ashes Test

Three Panthers have been named in the Australia squad to face England in the opening Ashes Test of 2025 at Wembley Stadium, London.

Reigning Golden Boot winner Isaah Yeo is set to lead Australia out at Wembley in the first Ashes Test since 2002, having been named to captain the Kangaroos at lock.

Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary has been selected as Australia’s halfback, putting him in line for his first appearance in Green & Gold since the Rugby League World Cup in 2022.

Lindsay Smith, who was a member of Australia’s triumph Pacific Cup squad last year, is among the Kangaroos reserves.

The first Ashes Test kicks off on Sunday 26 October at 12:30am (AEDT).

1. Reece WALSH
2. Mark NAWAQANITAWASE
3. Kotoni STAGGS
4. Gehamat SHIBASAKI
5. Josh ADDO-CARR
6. Cameron MUNSTER
7. Nathan CLEARY
8. Patrick CARRIGAN
9. Harry GRANT
10. Tino FA'ASUAMALEAUI
11. Angus CRICHTON
12. Hudson YOUNG
13. Isaah YEO (c)

14. Tom DEARDEN
15. Lindsay COLLINS
16. Reuben COTTER
17. Keaon KOLOAMATANGI

18. Bradman BEST
19. Lindsay SMITH
20. Mitchell MOSES

Acknowledgement of Country

Penrith Panthers players and staff respect and honour the traditional custodians of the land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.