Andrew Johns was today ruled out of the Kangaroos' Gillette Tri-Nations Series matches against Ireland and Great Britain.

Australia today re-appointed Wayne Bennett as national coach but kept alive the debate over the Kangaroos captaincy.

Australia have made three changes, all of them enforced through injury and illness, for tomorrow’s Gillette Tri-Nations match with Great Britain at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Bradford skipper Robbie Paul has vowed to bounce back after producing his “worst-ever” performance for New Zealand.

A late-night altercation with a teammate could have cost Australian rugby league Andrew Johns the chance of captaining his national team.