Eight Eels have been named for their respective nations in Week 1 of the Pacific Championships.
Junior Paulo and Daejarn Asi will aim to upset Australia after being named to start in the World Cup Final rematch between the Kangaroos and Toa Samoa.
Captain Paulo will lead his nation out in the no. 10 jersey, while Asi debuts for Samoa as their new halfback.
NRLW skipper Kennedy Cherrington has earned a place on the Jillaroos’ bench for their encounter with the Kiwi Ferns, on the back of winning the World Cup with Australia last year. Eels teammate Capri Paekau has been included on the Kiwi Ferns’ reserves list.
