A new-look Poland and Greece have named squads for their men’s senior international at St Mary’s Stadium, Sydney, on Saturday 11 October 2025 (kick-off 3:00 pm, local time). It will be the first meeting between the nations.
Poland player/coach Harry Siejka, who has played professionally in both hemispheres, has selected a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, with key players including Mitchell Shaw, Simon Maslanka, who debuted for the Poles in 2018, and Callium Gromek providing valuable leadership.
“We’ve got a talented group of players coming through, and this match gives us the chance to build for the future while honouring the hard work that’s gone into getting Poland Rugby League to this point,” said Siejka.
“This is about more than one match — it’s about building depth, pride and long-term pathways for Polish rugby league. We’re laying the foundations for future tournaments and giving our younger players the chance to perform on the international stage.”
Up to 13 players could make their bow for Greece, Jake Kambos and Rob Tuliatu – who will return home afterwards to coach the junior national team and will captain the side – the only two members who played in the last World Cup in 2022. Both are set to play alongside their brothers.
Greece coach, Jim Pizanias, commented: “We have a squad that will give us a good chance to look at some new talent. Many of our players will play their part in years to come by heading overseas to develop the game in Greece and working closely with the domestic players and coaches.”
POLAND
Mathew Stachnik (Asquith Magpies), Benjamin Westblade (Corrimal Cougars) Mitchell Shaw, Harry Siejka (Captain/Coach) (Cessnock Goannas), Callum Gromek (Collegians Wollongong), Brayden Tyburski (Colyton Colts), Tynan Forster (Kurri Kurri Bulldogs), Archie Donnelly (La Perouse Panthers), Trevor Campbell (Laurieton Stingrays), Nathan Michalowski (Mt Kembla Lowries), Arek Werstak (Mudgeeraba Redbacks), Zayne Forster, Dwayne Mosely (Mullumbimby Giants), Evan Artsivourtsis (Oakdale Workers), Max Pavlidis, Lachlan Ruba (Thornton Beresfield Bears), Simon Maslanka (Western Suburbs Illawarra), Adam Artsivourtsis ( Wyong Roos)
GREECE
Antonios Zacharia, Sam Stratis (Blacktown Workers), Rob Tuliatu (Cessnock ),Zach Kambos, James Kokkinos ,Michael Mitsias (Coogee Randwick), Dusan Daniel Carvic (Forestville), Billy Mougios (Kingsgrove), Chris Christodoulou, Nick Pantelis (Gymea), Nathan Vasiliou (Leichhardt Wanderers), Jesse Charman (North Sydney), Emmanuel Michaliou (Renown United), Nicolas Delimitros (Southern Districts RU), Nick Tuliatu (South Newcastle), Kody Papa (Toukley), James Sidis (Windsor), Jordan Karakousis (Wests Red Devils), Jake Kambos (Young)