Although Wales men’s team is not competing at this year’s World Cup, their Women’s and Wheelchair team are taking part in the event.

And that is a good enough excuse to pick a Saints Wales XIII.

Wales have had some strong tournaments in the competition, most notably in 1975 when they defeated England in the Battle of Brisbane.

They also produced some memorable moments in the 1995 World Cup before succumbing to England in front of 30,000 supporters in the Old Trafford semi-final.

There are ample Welsh players to select from – the only criteria is that they must have been capped for Wales at rugby league whilst playing for St Helens.

So here is a Wales Saints Dream Team XIII.

1. Glyn Moses.

Rock-solid last line of defence, the Nant-y-Moel born full back came to Saints via Salford after initially playing for Newbridge.

Scored in the 1953 Championship Final win over Halifax and played in Saints’ first Wembley win.

Capped by both Wales and GB.

Steve Llewellyn - prolific (Image: Archives)

1. Steve Llewellyn.

Flying wing and prolific scorer signed from Abertillery, scoring 239 tries from 287 appearances between 1947–57.

1. Scott Gibbs.

Blockbusting centre signed from Swansea in 1994 and returned an even better player after helping Saints win the double in 1996.

Scott Gibbs (Image: Bernard Platt)

1. Eddie Cunningham.

Qualified on what would now be classed as the heritage rule, but another strong and speedy centre who could also play back row.

He played second row in the infamous Battle of Brisbane win over England in the 1975 World Cup.

Capped 8 times for Wales between 1975–78 and once for GB.

Roy Mathias (Image: Supplied)

1. Roy Mathias.

Strong running wing, signed from Llanelli in 1972, was a prolific scorer crossing the whitewash 218 times from 412 appearances in more than 10 years in the red vee.

Capped 20 times for Wales and once for GB.

1. Bill Francis.

Although born in Featherstone, the skilful and versatile Francis qualified on his family ancestry.

He filled the full back, centre, wing and stand off roles in 19 appearances for Wales and was also capped by GB.

Anthony Sullivan and Jonathan Griffiths - Two Welsh internationals (Image: Eddie Whitham)

1. Jonathan Griffiths.

Fleet-footed half back signed for Saints from Llanelli has the distinction of representing Wales at three different sports.

1. John Warlow.

Born in the Carmarthenshire town of Dafen, the Welsh rugby union international headed north in 1963 and would go on to play 249 times for Saints in two stints before retiring in 1975.

One component of Saints’ tough four cups pack of 1966, Warlow could play prop and second row.

Capped seven times for GB and three times for Wales.

John Warlow with his late wife Linda (Image: Supplied)

1. Keiron Cunningham.

Like his brother Eddie, hooker Keiron qualified for Wales on ancestry.

He turned down a lucrative offer from Welsh rugby union to switch codes in 2001 to remain a one-club man.

Played 10 times for Wales, including the World Cups of 1995 and 2000.

Also capped 16 times for GB.

Kel Coslett playing for Wales (Image: Archives)

1. Kel Coslett.

Born in Bynea, Coslett played for Llanelli and Aberavon – earning being capped by the Welsh national team before heading north to Saints.

Until being overtaken by James Roby, Coslett had the Saints appearance record with 531.

Won the Lance Todd Trophy as skipper in 1972 and lifted the cup again in 1976 when he led Dad’s Army to victory over Widnes.

Played 13 times for Wales in rugby league, including the 1975 World Cup.

John Mantle (Image: Archives)

1. John Mantle.

The tough as teak Cardiff-born powerhouse signed from Newport in 1965.

He had the distinction of playing in three different positions in Wembley wins at Saints in 435 appearances for the club between 1965–76.

Won 16 Wales caps to go with the 13 earned for Great Britain in a long career.

George Parsons (Image: Archives)

1. George Parsons.

Another member of the first Saints side to win the Challenge Cup at Wembley in 1956, Parsons was born in Newbridge and signed professional from Newport.

Capped 14 times for Wales, Parsons played 296 times for Saints between 1948–1957.

1. Morgan Knowles.

Qualified for Wales on account of his Rhondda-born mother and played three times in the 2017 World Cup after making his international debut in 2015.

The tough tackling loose forward has subsequently switched to his country of birth.

Morgan Knowles. (Image: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

There are plenty more Welsh Saints to choose from, so pick your own Wales XIII – but they must have been capped for Wales whilst playing for St Helens.