Michael Gabrael will make his Lebanon debut at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, after making his NRL debut in Round 27. The 21-year-old has extended his Cronulla contract until at least 2029.
Lebanon plays Papua New Guinea on October 17, Tonga on October 23 and France on November 1.
Blayke Brailey will be seeking his first appearance for Australia after being selected but not playing in the 2025 Ashes campaign.
Australia faces New Zealand on October 15, Fiji on October 25 and the Cook Islands on October 31.
Cook Islands captain KL Iro will play alongside Valentine Holmes. The nation has never advanced beyond the World Cup group stage.
The Cook Islands meet Fiji on October 18, New Zealand on October 25 and Australia on October 31.
New Zealand's Sharks representatives are Briton Nikora and Ronaldo Mulitalo. Nikora made his Maroons debut this year, while Mulitalo returned after an ACL rupture playing for the Kiwis in 2025.
New Zealand plays Australia on October 15, the Cook Islands on October 25 and Fiji on October 31.
Tonga's representatives include co-captain Addin Fonua-Blake and Sione Katoa, who scored his 100th Cronulla try this season. Tonga finished third at the 2017 World Cup.
Tonga faces England on October 17, Lebanon on October 23 and Samoa on November 1.