Jamie Soward (Penrith Panthers), Edrick Lee (Canberra Raiders) and Craig Garvey (Bulldogs) have been added to the Indigenous All Stars squad ahead of the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars at Suncorp Stadium on February 13.
The trio will replace Johnathan Thurston, Blake Ferguson and Nathan Peats, who have withdrawn from the match.
All three players have been added to the Indigenous All Stars interchange. Tyrone Roberts will now start at halfback in place of Thurston, while James Roberts will start at centre in place of Ferguson. Ray Thompson will be Coach Laurie Daley’s new starting hooker, in place of Peats.
The Indigenous All Stars squad is now as follows:
- Greg Inglis – South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Alex Johnston – South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Will Chambers – Melbourne Storm
- James Roberts – Brisbane Broncos
- Dane Gagai – Newcastle Knights
- Ben Barba – Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
- Tyrone Roberts – Gold Coast Titans
- Ryan James – Gold Coast Titans
- Ray Thompson – North Queensland Cowboys
- Sam Thaiday – Brisbane Broncos
- Greg Bird – Gold Coast Titans
- Joel Thompson – St George Illawarra Dragons
- Chris Grevsmuhl – South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Andrew Fifita – Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
- Tyrone Peachey – Penrith Panthers
- Edrick Lee – Canberra Raiders
- Jack Wighton – Canberra Raiders
- Craig Garvey – Canterbury Bulldogs
- Jamie Soward – Penrith Panthers
- Wade Graham – Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Photo: Jamie Soward is one of three new faces in the All-Stars squad. (nrlphotos.com)