Centre Half Back C Hegarty (Donegal), N Ward (Galway), S McGrath (Dublin).

"He is a young, talented English half back, and there aren't many about are there?" said Giants assistant coach Thorman.

"Anwar was the greatest half back of his times and was high and lows of Pakistan hockey," Anwar, a close associate of Anwar Khan for over 60 years, commented.

Goal-keepers: Imran Shah, Imran Butt Full backs: Muhammad Rashid, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Ateeq, Half backs: Fareed Ahmed, Muhammad Rashid, Aamir Shahzad, Khalid Bhatti.

Coach Dean Thomas said: "McKay is a quality half back but he's recovering from surgery on his bicep so he's initially joined us on a trial basis."

"The game will be won and lost in the middle," said Fletcher" and if our pack can dominate and we keep their half backs quiet we've got a great chance."

With another two Fijian internationals in the pipeline, including another half back, the future of Tyneside brothers Paul and Neil Thorman is in doubt.

Saints boss Ian Millward added: "Sean is an old head on young shoulders and will be one of the greatest ever half backs in two years time."

Both 25-year-old half back or centre Gaskell and 28-year-old forward Ferguson, who played 59 games for the Giants between 2011 and 2013, are free to talk to other clubs about a move for 2017 as their Bulls contracts come to an end.

Tipp's John Carroll made half back with Johnny Dooley selected alongside Comerford.

RIGHT HALF BACK: Waterford's STEPHEN FRAMPTON made a massive impact.

The Giants' inspirational half back will make his England debut on his 'home' ground at the Galpharm Stadium tomorrow night (7.45) in the international match up against the Exiles.