League: Vatuvei named in All Stars

Manu Vatuvei is keen to play in the Auckland Nines. Photo / Getty Images

Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei has been named in the All Stars team for the third time in his career.

Vatuvei was today included in coach Wayne Bennett's 20-man squad for the February 13 clash with the Indigenous All Stars at Cbus Super Stadium.

Vatuvei is set to line up alongside an array of stars including fellow Four Nations winners Kieran Foran, Jason Taumalolo and Jesse Bromwich plus former Kiwi team-mates Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Antonio Winterstein and Jeremy Smith.

"It's really humbling to be in the All Stars again," said Vatuvei today.

"I'm excited about the chance of working with Wayne and also playing alongside so many great players."

Paul Gallen is set to play alongside Vatuvei, the Sharks prop's first match since serving his doping ban next month after also being named in the All Stars side.

Newcastle enforcer Beau Scott captains an NRL All Stars side that also boasts Mitchell Pearce of the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury hardman James Graham.

Superstars Greg Inglis and Johnathan Thurston headline the Indigenous outfit, as voted by fans, with new Cronulla recruit Ben Barba named at five eighth.

NRL All Stars: Matt Moylan, Manu Vatuvei, Jarrod Croker, Dylan Walker, Antonio Winterstein, Kieran Foran, Mitchell Pearce, James Graham, Michael Ennis, Jarred Waerea-Hargreaves, Beau Scott (capt), Jason Taumalolo, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Jesse Bromwich, Luke Brooks, Will Hopoate, Trent Merrin, Corey Parker, Jeremy Smith, Dave Taylor.

Indigenous All Stars: Greg Inglis, Alex Johnston, Will Chambers, Justin Hodges, Josh Hoffman, Ben Barba, Johnathan Thurston, George Rose, Ray Thompson, Ryan James, Tyrone Peachey, Sam Thaiday, Greg Bird. Interchange: Chris Sandow, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Dane Gagai, Kyle Turner, Jack Wighton, Kierran Moseley, Brad Tighe