Liam Finn to lead Ireland in 2017 World Cup qualifiers

The veteran half-back will lead Ireland against Russia and Spain.

Veteran half-back Liam Finn will lead Ireland in their 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Spain.

The 32-year-old Wakefield scrum-half, Ireland's record points-scorer who led his country in the 2013 World Cup, is one of seven Super League players in coach Mark Aston's reduced 22-man squad.