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Super League Dream Team confirmed with six teams represented

St Helens lead the way in the 2022 Dream Team with four members of their squad named in the side. Jack Welsby, Alex Walmsley, James Roby and Morgan Knowles all feature in the side after their League Leaders' Shield campaign.

Six clubs have players in the squad, with Salford Red Devils and Wigan Warriors both having three apiece. Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants and Hull KR all have one apiece.

Robins captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall is a notable selection ahead of Huddersfield's Ricky Leutele while Salford's Ken Sio got the nod over a number of impressive competitors. There are six new inductees with Field, Kenny-Dowall, Tim Lafai, Brodie Croft, Mikolaj Oledzki and Chris McQueen all making their first appearances.

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James Roby is included for the first time since 2018 and becomes the joint second Dream Team appearance maker after entering the side for a seventh time. That puts him level with Andy Farrell, Keiron Cunningham and Sean O’Loughlin.

Man of Steel Panellist, and member of the 1999 Dream Team, Barrie McDermott said: “Being on the Man of Steel panel and working for Sky Sports means I’ve had the opportunity to watch these fantastic athletes showing some amazing skills week-in-week-out throughout the season.

“Seeing five players retain their place in the team from 2021 shows the talent and consistency on display in Super League. A special mention must go to Morgan Knowles who is quickly making the loose forward position after a fourth straight pick in the team.

“It’s fantastic to see that Mikolaj Oledzki is developing into a first class forward and challenges his peers every week. He has been an imposing presence for his club all year and a debut appearance is very deserved.

“Alongside the familiar faces it is great to see new talent rewarded with a place in the team and all six debutants this season should all be very proud to join the Dream Team list.”

Betfred Super League Dream Team 2022

1. Jai Field, Wigan Warriors (200)

2. Bevan French, Wigan Warriors (186)

3. Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Hull KR (201)

4. Tim Lafai, Salford Red Devils (202)

5. Ken Sio, Salford Red Devils (195)

6. Jack Welsby, St Helens (194)

7. Brodie Croft, Salford Red Devils (203)

8. Alex Walmsley, St Helens (148)

9. James Roby, St Helens (94)

10. Mikolaj Oledzki, Leeds Rhinos (204)

11. Chris McQueen, Huddersfield Giants (205)

12. Liam Farrell, Wigan Warriors (150)

13. Morgan Knowles, St Helens (185)

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