Nathan Graham names Scotland squad for RLWC opener

Scotland head coach Nathan Graham has named his 19-strong squad for Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup opener against Italy at Kingston Park, Newcastle (kick off 2.30pm).

Four players return to the squad following the Bravehearts last World Cup match against Samoa in 2017. Euan Aitken and Kane Linnett return having both missed the last World Cup due to injury.

SCOTLAND:

2. Matty Russell

3. Ben Hellewell

4. Kieran Buchanan

5. Lachlan Walmsley

6. Bailey Haywood

7. Ryan Brierley

8. Logan Baylis-Brow

9. Liam Hood

10. Sam Luckley

11. Euan Aitken

12. Kane Linnett