Great Britain has launched its first shirt in 12 years ahead of this autumn’s tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
Wayne Bennett will lead the squad in two tests against the Kiwis and one with Tonga in Hamilton, before heading for a final game in Port Moresby.
The Lions shirt has not been worn since 2007 and St Helens prop Alex Walmsley said: “It reminds you of those iconic teams of the early 2000s with Paul Sculthorpe, Jamie Peacock, Stuart Fielden and Adrian Morley.
“They were heroes of mine growing up and watching those series at the end of the year will always stick in my mind.
“If I was lucky enough to be picked at the end of the year and get to wear the jersey it would be an unbelievable honour.”
The RFL also confirmed Dacia as principal partners for Great Britain this autumn – extending their relationship with rugby league, which already includes all six teams in the England Performance Unit (Men’s, Women’s, Knights, Academy, Youth and Wheelchair), and Super League’s Dacia Magic Weekend.
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer said: “Dacia has been a consistent champion of rugby league across all levels of the sport, from the grassroots to the highest level and including every one of the England national teams.
"Their extension to the Great Britain Rugby League Lions further demonstrates their commitment and we’re sure this partnership will be a continued success.”
