The Brisbane Broncos are gearing up for an epic clash across continents! An international showdown is set to take place as the Broncos fly to England to battle the Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2026 World Club Challenge.
But here's the exciting part: the Broncos have unveiled a formidable 20-strong squad for this highly anticipated match. Among the players are the newly signed talents, Grant Anderson and Aublix Tawha, marking their debut in the team's lineup. And it's a warm welcome back for Blake Mozer and Jack Gosiewski, who are making their return from injury, adding more depth to the squad.
The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at 7:30 pm local time in Hull, a thrilling evening for English fans. But for those tuning in from Australia, it's an early rise at 5:30 am AEST on Friday, February 20, to catch all the action live.
Here's the full squad list for this NRL encounter:
- Grant Anderson
- Patrick Carrigan
- Jack Gosiewski
- Payne Haas
- Ben Hunt
- Jaiyden Hunt
- Corey Jensen
- Josiah Karapani
- Ezra Mam
- Deine Mariner
- Blake Mozer
- Cory Paix
- Adam Reynolds
- Jordan Riki
- Gehamat Shibasaki
- Kotoni Staggs
- Ben Talty
- Aublix Tawha
- Reece Walsh
- Xavier Willison
With Michael Maguire at the helm as coach, the Broncos are ready to showcase their skills on the global stage.
And this is where it gets intriguing: will the Broncos' new signings and returning players be enough to secure victory against the Super League Premiers? Only time will tell, and the anticipation is building! What's your prediction for this international rugby league spectacle?
