Cronulla centre Gerard Beale has capped an impressive year for the Sharks with selection in the New Zealand squad for their tour of England later this month.
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Beale, 25, was a consistent performer for Cronulla in 2015, forming a strong combination with Valentine Holmes down the Sharks’ right edge.
Beale will look to add to his seven Test appearances for the Kiwis when the tourists play three matches against England in November.
St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale was also chosen in the 23-man squad.
New Zealand start their tour on October 23 with a warm up match against Super League team the Leeds Rhinos.
Cronulla winger Sosaia Feki was named in the original New Zealand train-on squad but was not selected in the final touring party.
The Sharks have also signed New Zealand under-18s five-eighth Jackson Ferris, who will link with the club next month.
Tour itinerary for New Zealand
Friday, October 23 v Leeds Rhinos at Leeds
Sunday, November 1 v England at Hull
Saturday, November 7 v England at London
Saturday, November 14 v England at Wigan