Head coach Lee Briers and assistant Matty Peet have picked a strong side with plenty of experience, including Barnes, who has just signed a professional deal with Wigan Warriors.
Leeds Rhinos’ full-back Jack Walker, who has made 10 first-team appearances in all competitions this year, is also named along with Jacob Trueman, who scored a hat-trick on debut for Castleford Tigers against Wigan Warriors in the Super 8s.
The squad will fly out on Sunday, October 8 and play France Under-18s on Tuesday, October 10 (6pm) at Stade de la Mediterrannee, Le Barcares.
The final Test will be a curtain-raiser to France v Jamaica on Friday, October 13 (5pm) at the home of Catalans Dragons, Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan.
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