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We are just six NRL<\/a> rounds away from the finals series kicking off.<\/p>\n Looking past that though, there’s a salivating Test<\/a> series kicking off in late October.<\/p>\n The first Kangaroos tour of England<\/a> in 22 years. The rugby league Ashes are on the line!<\/p>\n Kevin Walters<\/a> has been named the Kangaroos coach and will now oversee the three test match Ashes series against England<\/a>.<\/p>\n With news that a 22-man squad is set to be named, we’re almost assured to see some fresh faces head overseas.<\/p>\n With Roos regulars Tino Fa’asuamaleaui<\/a>, Payne Haas<\/a> and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow<\/a> all considering playing for Samoa<\/a> at the end of the season, there are potential spots up from grabs.<\/p>\n Factor in injuries, post season commitments and the need to refresh the squad, I’d argue we’re due a few “bolters”.<\/p>\n Now this term is very much up for debate. For instance, I see Lindsay Smith<\/a> as a bolter, given the fact he was overlooked for Origin.<\/p>\n The fact he represented the Kangaroos recently though means he won’t be seen as a bolter by many others. I’ve not added him here for that one short stint off the bench.<\/p>\n I’m going to assume that Isaiya Katoa<\/a> plays for Tonga<\/a> and Terrell May<\/a> represents Samoa<\/a> so they’re not named below.<\/p>\n Here are the players I consider genuine bolters who may be named in that 22 man Ashes squad:<\/p>\n Harry Grant<\/a> will almost certainly be named as the number one, number nine for the tour, but I’d argue that Blayke Brailey<\/a> should be named as his deputy.<\/p>\n