NATIONAL Rugby League champions the Sydney Roosters have named a powerful squad to take on St Helens in the annual World Club Challenge at the Reebok Stadium in February.

Coach Ricky Stuart has called on former Kangaroos captain Brad Fittler and Great Britain prop Adrian Morley, as well as a raft of Australian and New Zealand internationals.

Several newcomers are also given their chance to impress Stuart ahead of the team's opening NRL match on 14 March.

"I really enjoy the rugby league scene in Britain. The supporters create a great atmosphere and it will be terrific to get back there and experience that again," he said.

Full squad: Todd Byrne, Ned Catic, Jason Cayless, Michael Crocker, Peter Cusack, Brett Finch, Brad Fittler, Craig Fitzgibbon, Chris Flannery, Shannon Hegarty, Justin Hodges, Andrew Lomu, Andrew Mercer, Anthony Minichiello, Adrian Morley, Todd Payten, Luke Ricketson, Chad Robinson, Dave Shillington, Craig Wing.