Leading Australian side Melbourne Storm have declined an invitation to play in next years World Club Series in England. Storm chief executive Dave Donaghy said the decision was made to give Storm the best possible preparation ahead of the 2017 National Rugby League season.In the past, only the NRL champions made the trip to take on the Super League champions, but the format was expanded this year to include other teams. As a club, weve decided that staying in Australia will provide our team with the best possible preparation for the 2017 NRL season, Donaghy said. Will Chambers scores Melbournes second try in the NRL Grand Final Having treasured past visits to the UK in 2008, 2010 and 2013, we thoroughly value the concept of the World Club Challenge. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. However, a regular NRL season is already incredibly taxing and, as a non-Sydney team, our players travel more than most.Donaghy said the club had committed to playing two trial matches in Australia which they feel would serve as a better lead-in for coach Craig Bellamys team ahead of next years opening NRL round. Jesse Bromwich is a big force for the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers We wish Cronulla all the best as the NRLs representative against the champion team of England, Wigan, he said of the February series.Melbourne, who lost to the Cronulla Sharks 14-12 in this months NRL grand final, have several players heading to England to take part in the Four Nations tournament later this month.Test skipper Cameron Smith and scrum-half Cooper Cronk will represent Australia, while prop Jesse Bromwich captains a New Zealand team that includes Storm forwards Kevin Proctor and Tohu Harris.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Wigan win Grand Final Wane: Wigans best win Finn to skipper Ireland Hull KR duo in Italy squad New York Jets Chuma Edoga Jersey . - First-timer Chris Harris Jr. Discount New York Jets Jerseys . 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