 A call-up for Great Britain ensued, and he made a handful of appearances before being contentiously left out by then coach David Waite, who felt Wellens' form had dipped during this period.Wellens played for St. Helens from the interchange bench in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls.Having won the 1999 Championship, St Helens contested in the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers the Melbourne Storm, with Wellens playing at in the loss.