We are just six NRL rounds away from the finals series kicking off.

Looking past that though, there's a salivating Test series kicking off in late October.

The first Kangaroos tour of England in 22 years. The rugby league Ashes are on the line!

Kevin Walters has been named the Kangaroos coach and will now oversee the three test match Ashes series against England.

With news that a 22-man squad is set to be named, we're almost assured to see some fresh faces head overseas.

With Roos regulars Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Payne Haas and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow all considering playing for Samoa at the end of the season, there are potential spots up from grabs.

Factor in injuries, post season commitments and the need to refresh the squad, I'd argue we're due a few "bolters".

Now this term is very much up for debate. For instance, I see Lindsay Smith as a bolter, given the fact he was overlooked for Origin.

The fact he represented the Kangaroos recently though means he won't be seen as a bolter by many others. I've not added him here for that one short stint off the bench.

I'm going to assume that Isaiya Katoa plays for Tonga and Terrell May represents Samoa so they're not named below.

Here are the players I consider genuine bolters who may be named in that 22 man Ashes squad:

6. Jacob Kiraz

Brian To'o will represent Tonga. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow looks likely to represent Tonga.

Even if both switch it up and want to wear the Kangaroos jersey in October and November, I'm still picking Kiraz!

Zac Lomax has one wing spot sewn up while Xavier Coates is probably the favourite for the second flank.

Kiraz should travel and should play. He's been a monster for the Bulldogs this season and was close to making his Origin debut earlier this season.

His shift to fullback for the next few weeks due to Conor Tracey's injury adds versatility also. If he plays well, he can provide cover as a fullback too.

I'd go so far as to say you can print his ticket now, fitness allowing.