[3][4] An initial training squad was named on 8 September 2015 and added to as teams were eliminated from the NRL finals.

Kieran Foran was among those initially named but he later withdrew due to injury, joining Shaun Johnson, Thomas Leuluai, Manu Vatuvei, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Jared Warea-Hargreaves as being unavailable for the tour.

[12] Curtis Rona left the tour after the second test match, returning to Australia to be present for the birth of his daughter.

[25] Stephen Kearney originally named Tuimoala Lolohea at halfback before selecting Kodi Nikorima to start the match.

[28] England's captain, Sean O'Loughlin was awarded the George Smith Medal as player of the series.