Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Named in England Squad for Final Ashes Test
Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been called up to Shaun Wane's 19-man squad for the third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.
Leeds Representation Strengthened
Newman's inclusion brings the number of Leeds players representing England at their home ground to three, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who retained their spots after last week's defeat at Everton.
Changes Due to Injury
- Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle.
- Hull KR winger Joe Burgess takes the place of Dom Young, who is sidelined with a broken foot sustained in the loss at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
England's Determination Despite Series Outcome
Although the Headingley match is effectively a dead rubber, England head coach Shaun Wane is motivated to avoid a 3-0 whitewash like the one experienced by England (then Great Britain) in the 2003 Test series.
“Of course we are disappointed not to be going into this final game with the opportunity to win the Ashes, but the goal now is to come away from the series with a victory.”
“We did a lot of good things last week but ultimately, we need to be even better if we want to get a win this weekend.”
“It will be great to see Joe Burgess and Harry Newman in action this weekend. Joe has had a great season with Hull KR and Harry has been a consistent performer for me in an England jersey.”
Author’s summary: England aims to end the Ashes series on a high note by introducing fresh talent and avoiding a historic whitewash despite already losing the title.