Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Join 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 Representation at Headingley
Newman's selection brings the number of Leeds players who could represent England at their home ground to three, alongside Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who retained their spots from last week’s defeat at Everton.
Changes in the Squad
- Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle.
- Joe Burgess from Hull KR steps in for Dom Young, sidelined by a broken foot sustained at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Coach Shaun Wane's Perspective
“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.”
Although the Headingley Test is effectively a dead rubber, Wane is focused on avoiding a 3-0 series sweep, a fate England last suffered in 2003.
Author's summary: Harry Newman and Joe Burgess strengthen England’s squad as coach Shaun Wane aims to end the Ashes series on a positive note despite the earlier losses.