Dean Balmer
LEIGH East captain Dean Balmer will embark on tour with British Amateur Rugby League Association Open Age side to South Africa this month.
Balmer, aged 33, didn't think he was still being watched by representative selectors was "shocked but ecstatic" when he received the call.
"I can't wait to pull on the shirt to represent my country."
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