Wane Makes Two Changes to England Squad for Final Australia Test
England coach Shaun Wane has announced two changes to his 19-man squad for Saturday’s third and final Ashes Test against Australia. Joe Burgess, winger for Hull KR, and Harry Newman, centre for Leeds Rhinos, are set to make their first England appearances in this autumn’s Ashes series.
Burgess and Newman replace the injured Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot in last week’s 14-4 defeat in the second Test, and Wigan Warriors' Jake Wardle.
Player Backgrounds
- Joe Burgess, originally from Wigan, is returning to the England team for the first time since a 2015 series victory over New Zealand.
- Harry Newman played in England’s 2-0 series win over Samoa last year.
Possible Additional Returns
Leigh Leopards forward Owen Trout and St Helens hooker Daryl Clark, who were the 18th and 19th men in the previous match, might be reconsidered for selection this week. John Bateman remains out after injuring his ankle before the second Test.
Wane’s Perspective on the 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."
With Australia already having secured the series, Wane is focused on finishing strong in front of a sold-out AMT Headingley on Saturday afternoon.
Summary: Shaun Wane updates his England squad with two new faces aiming to end the Ashes series on a high despite Australia securing an overall win early.