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. Newman’s inclusion means three Leeds players will have the chance to represent their country at their home ground, alongside Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who maintained their places from last week’s defeat at Everton.
Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess is called up to replace Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot during the loss at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Team Motivation Despite Series Outcome
With the Headingley match effectively a dead rubber, England head coach Shaun Wane remains focused on avoiding a repeat of the 3-0 whitewash England endured in the 2003 Test series when competing as Great Britain.
“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.”
Player Highlights
- Newman’s selection brings the count of Leeds players in the squad to three.
- Burgess replaces injured Dom Young on the wing.
- Coach Wane emphasizes the importance of ending the series on a winning note despite being unable to claim the Ashes.
Author’s Summary: The England squad welcomes Harry Newman and Joe Burgess for the final Ashes Test, aiming to end the series with a victory despite having no chance to reclaim the Ashes trophy.