Each year, the Prime Minister's XIII game is a fantastic occasion, allowing some young up and comers to represent the country in an exciting clash in a rugby league mad area in Papua New Guinea.
This year is set to be no different, with the men's and women's PM's XIII clashes set for October 13th in Port Moresby.
Whilst the full sides haven't been announced yet, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced some of the players who will feature in the matches, including a couple of NRL young guns.
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Lachlan Galvin earns PM's XIII call up alongside other young stars
Tigers five eighth Lachlan Galvin has earned more recognition for his good performances in his debut season by earning selection in the PM's XIII squad.
Prime Minister Albanese, speaking on SEN's Breakfast with Vossy and Brandy, said he was one of many youngsters set to feature in an exciting side, led by Brad Fittler as coach.
"Lachie Galvin i think is sensational, playing five eighth for a team that didn’t have its best year," Albanese said of the 19-year-old.
It continues his fine year, after he was named RLPA rookie of the year.
He will not be the only young star in the side, with several exciting up and comers set to appear in the match.
"Fletcher Sharpe from the Newcastle Knights will be playing at fullback - he’s an outstanding talent," Albanese said.
"Tallis Duncan will be a gun for the Rabbitohs, he’s like a Cameron Murray out of the photocopier!
"We’ve got Xavier Savage, who I think is a sensational talent, and Alofiana Khan Pereira [is] the other winger, he topped the try scoring this year."
There is a blend of experience too, with outgoing Rabbitohs hooker set to captain the side, whilst Luke Brooks will also feature and pair with Galvin.
"[We] mix it up with some veterans," Albanese said, "Damien Cook will be the captain, he will lead the team around the ground with great distinction. Luke Brooks [will be selected too].
Albanese also insisted he does have a hand in the team selection, saying he had been in discussion with Fittler and Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga.
“I certainly do! We have a phone [call] with Peter V'landys and Mal Meninga and Freddie Fittler who are all a part of that, and we did that about a week ago," Albanese said.
"It’s always a nice refreshing break to chat footy with some legends for half an hour when we’re selecting the men’s and the women’s teams."
Albanese also announced another Wests Tigers star Kezie Apps of the NRLW will be the captain on the women's side.
