Ben Flower has pulled out of Wales' World Cup squad after failing to recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Chris Coleman has hinted he is prepared to stay on as Wales manager after the current World Cup campaign.
Wales coach John Kear has included six uncapped players in a provisional 38-man train-on squad for the 2017 World Cup.
The return of the Lions and Kangaroos tours has been announced by the Rugby League International Federation.
John Kear is happy for Wales to go into the 2017 World Cup cold and has ditched plans for a mid-season get-together.
Wales and Ireland will play matches in Port Moresby, Townsville and Perth in the 2017 World Cup.
Wales clinched a place in the 2017 World Cup after coming from 14-10 down at half-time to beat Italy 20-14 in Monza.
Salford's Craig Kopczak has been re-appointed Wales captain for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Italy.
Wales will take a break from their World Cup qualifiers to play a first full international against Jamaica on October 21
Wales have named their 29-man train-on squad for the Rugby League World Cup European Qualifiers against Serbia and Italy.
Wales will be heading to Monza to face Italy in their World Cup qualifying match this autumn.
Wales were crowned European champions after comfortably beating Ireland 30-4 in the title decider in Bray.
Wales will take on old rivals Italy as part of their quest for a place in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Wales have called Caerphilly-born prop Morgan Evans into their squad as a replacement for the injured Ben Flower.
Forward Craig Kopczak will captain Wales in the European Championship, head coach John Kear has announced.
Wales coach John Kear is confident his side will improve on their 2014 showing at this year's European Championship.
Ireland rounded off the European Championship with a 46-14 win over wooden spoonists Wales, handing Scotland the title.
Ireland coach Mark Aston has appealed for the rugby league game as a whole to get behind the European Championship.
Scotland remain on course for a place in the 2016 Four Nations Series after a 25-4 win over Ireland in Dublin.
It will be master against apprentice when Wales do battle with France in their must-win European Championship clash.
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