Salford forward Craig Kopczak has been re-appointed as Wales captain for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Italy later this month. Giovani dos Santos Jersey . The former Bradford and Huddersfield prop led the Dragons to victory in the 2015 European Championship and coach John Kear has largely kept faith with that group of players after whittling his original train-on squad down from 29 to 22.Wales are boosted by the inclusion of Widnes duo Gil Dudson and Lloyd White, who missed last years tournament through injury, but they will be without Grand Finalists Rhys Evans (Warrington) and Ben Flower (Wigan), who both made themselves unavailable. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ?￡6.99. No contract. Kear, whose players went into camp in north Wales on Wednesday, said: Im really pleased with the look of our squad as we aim to build on last years European Championship success.The addition of the likes of Gil Dudson and Lloyd White will add further experience to the squad and only make us stronger as a unit. It will also help some of the younger players in the squad.It is an important period for Wales as we aim to make the World Cup next season. We will be up against some challenges as Italy and Serbia are both strong sides who will boast some experienced players in their line-ups.Wales play Serbia in Llanelli on Saturday week and also have a friendly against Jamaica at Wakefield on October 21 before meeting Italy in Monza on October 29. Wales squad:E Kear (London Broncos), R Williams (London Broncos), C Wellington (St Helens), C Roets (South Wales), R Grace (St Helens), C Davies (South Wales), O Olds (Souths Logan Magpies), G Dudson (Widnes), L White (Widnes), C Kopczak (Salford, capt), R Lloyd (Swinton), L Reece (Gloucestershire All Golds), P Joseph (Salford), S Parry (Gloucestershire All Golds), J Burke (Oldham), J Emmitt (Swinton), A Walker (Wakefield), A Gay (Mackay Cutters), M Fozard (Sheffield Eagles), M Evans (Gloucestershire All Golds), I Newbury (South Wales), C Farrer (South Wales)You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Carlos Salcedo Mexico Jersey .com) - The Chicago Cubs reportedly signed recently-acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler to a one-year contract on Friday, avoiding arbitration. Guillermo Ochoa Mexico Jersey .com) - Nathan MacKinnon scored the winning goal in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. http://www.nationalsoccermexico.com/hirving-lozano-mexico-jersey/ .com) - John Wall had 15 points, 12 assists and four steals as the Washington Wizards defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 92-85 on Monday night.TORONTO - The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Aaron Brooks from Triple-A Omaha to start against the Blue Jays on Saturday and optioned utilityman Jimmy Paredes to Triple-A. Brooks replaces right-hander Yordano Ventura, who left his last outing with a sore elbow. Ventura is expected to miss one start. Brooks has made one relief appearance for the Royals this season, allowing six runs in two inninngs in a May 3 loss to Detroit. Hirving Lozano Mexico Jersey. He was 4-1 with a 3.12 ERA in eight games at Omaha. His opponent Saturday will be Blue Jays rookie right-hander Marcus Stroman, who was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo following Fridays game, a 6-1 Royals victory. Stroman will make his first major league start in place of right-hander Drew Hutchison, who is being pushed back to Tuesday for extra rest. ' ' '