SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Cody Walker of the Rabbitohs embraces Benji Marshall of the Tigers after the round 11 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on May 25, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The squads for the Indigenous and Maori All-Stars Match have been announced, with new Rabbitohs signing Benji Marshall making a shock inclusion for David Kidwell's side.

Jack Wighton is the only change to Laurie Daley's back-line from last season, with Latrell Mitchell set to start in the No.1 jumper.

Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga won't feature in Kidwell's squad as he continues to battle a shoulder injury, while Marshall has been selected to start on the bench for the match.

Marshall will bring an unparalleled level of experience to he Maori side and will line-up alongside younger brother Jeremy Marshall-King.

North Queensland hooker Reuben Cotter will be the only Cowboys player to feature in Townsville.

The clash is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville

The Maori All-Stars were victorious last year, winning the match 301-6.

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