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The same day sees the Dragons head off to the opposite pole to face the Storm in Melbourne.Then the real challenge begins.
The Kangaroos team for the following Friday's Anzac Test against New Zealand is named less than 24 hours after the Dragons and Roosters complete their round eight
commitments.
Between them, the clubs boast nine players with a strong selection claims.
The Dragons' Trent Barrett, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Luke Bailey and Jason Ryles are all a chance to wear the green and gold on 8 May.
For the Roosters Craig Fitzgibbon, Braith Anasta, Craig Wing and Anthony Minichiello could easily make the national side, while centre Iosia Soliola is an outside chance to represent for the Kiwis.
The Test - whose Brisbane location continues this bizarre continental odyssey - also marks Roosters coach Ricky Stuart's first match in charge of the Kangaroos.
With the NRL granting the Warriors the bye in round nine, t...
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