The team captain was Balmain Tigers Fullback Keith Barnes while the vice-captain was Manly-Warringah's dual rugby international forward Rex Mossop.

The Rugby League News published a photo and details of the touring team including the players' ages and weights.

[2] Beattie, Boden, Kelly, Muir, Parcell, Paterson and Rasmussen were selected from Queensland clubs.

Chapman, Hambly, Parish and Walsh were selected from clubs in New South Wales Country areas.

The first Ashes series test was played at Station Road, Swinton and drew the tours largest attendance of 35,224.