Davvy Moale will start for the Cook Islands against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday, 18 October, as Melbourne Storm players prepare for the Rugby League World Cup's opening round.
Storm pathway rookie K-Ci Newton-Whare is on the Cook Islands bench and could make his debut, while Joseph Litidamu (Fiji) and David Tuariki (Cook Islands) are among the extended reserves.
Three Storm players feature in Thursday's opener between Australia and New Zealand, on 15 October.
Club captain Harry Grant and vice-captain Cameron Munster are named to start for Australia.
New Zealand have welcomed back Storm halfback and vice-captain Jahrome Hughes, who will play for the Kiwis for the first time since the 2023 Pacific Championships.
On Friday, 16 October, Sua Fa'alogo and Shawn Blore will come off the bench for Samoa against France in Sydney.
Both have represented Samoa twice.
Stefano Utoikamanu is named on Tonga's bench for its opener against England in Perth on Saturday, 17 October.
The prop is seeking his second Test appearance for Tonga after making his debut last year.
Ten Storm players are involved across the opening round, with the club wishing them luck.