International Origin Match
Like in 2011, the English national team played the Exiles in the Rugby League International Origin Match. The Exiles team is made up of Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Island players contracted to English Super League clubs. It has now become more of an annual fixture against the two sides. These fixtures however will not be granted Test status for the English players.
In 2012, England will play two Test matches against the Exiles, first at Langtree Park on 16 June and at a venue to be decided on 4 July. It has been announced that former St Helens and New Zealand Warriors Coach Daniel Anderson will coach the side and has announced his backroom staff. Anderson, who also guided Parramatta Eels and New Zealand Warriors to NRL Grand Final appearances in recent years, will also be joined by Hull FC Director of Rugby Shaun McRae, former Bradford Bulls and New Zealand star Robbie Hunter-Paul and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats assistant boss Glenn Morrison in a newly formed Exiles management team
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