Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Named in England Squad for Final Ashes Test
Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been called up by head coach Shaun Wane for England’s 19-man squad ahead of Saturday’s third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.
Newman’s selection means three Leeds players could take the field at their home ground, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who remain in the lineup following last week’s defeat at Everton.
Newman steps in for Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess replaces Dom Young after he suffered a broken foot during the previous match at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Wane’s Determination Ahead of the Final Test
Although the Headingley Test no longer influences the overall series result, Shaun Wane emphasized England’s drive to finish on a high and avoid replicating the 3-0 whitewash that England, then representing Great Britain, endured 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 this weekend. Joe has had a great season with Hull KR and Harry has been a consistent performer for me in an England jersey.”
Summary
Shaun Wane adds Harry Newman and Joe Burgess to England’s final Ashes Test squad, aiming for a morale-boosting win at Headingley after a tough series against Australia.