Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Included in England Squad for Final Ashes Test
Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been added to Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for Saturday’s third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.
Leeds Players Representing England
Newman’s inclusion means three Leeds players will represent their country at their home ground. Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki retain their spots following last week’s loss at Everton.
Squad Changes
- Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle.
- Joe Burgess, Hull KR winger, replaces Dom Young, who sustained a broken foot in the recent defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
England's Aim Despite Series Position
Although the Headingley game has become a dead rubber, England head coach Shaun Wane is determined to avoid a repeat of the 3-0 whitewash suffered 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 boosts its squad with Harry Newman and Joe Burgess for the final Ashes Test, aiming to secure a win despite the series outcome already decided.