Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Included in England Squad for Final Ashes Test
Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been named in Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for the third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia, taking place this Saturday at Headingley.
Newman’s selection means three Leeds players will have the opportunity to represent their country on home turf, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who kept their spots from last week’s loss at Everton.
Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess steps in for Dom Young, sidelined with a broken foot sustained in the defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Wane's Determination for a Strong Finish
Although the Headingley fixture holds no bearing on the series outcome, England head coach Shaun Wane remains focused on finishing with a win and avoiding the clean sweep suffered by Great Britain in 2003.
“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,” said Wane.
“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. 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
Shaun Wane’s England side seeks redemption in the final Ashes Test at Headingley, strengthened by the return of Harry Newman and Joe Burgess to the squad.