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 inclusion means three Leeds players will represent England at their home ground. Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki retain their places following last week’s loss at Everton.
Team Changes Due to Injury
- Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle.
- Joe Burgess, a Hull KR winger, is called up for Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot in the defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
England’s Motivation Despite Series Outcome
Although the final match at Headingley is effectively a dead rubber, England head coach Shaun Wane is focused on preventing a 3-0 series whitewash like 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. 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.”
— Shaun Wane
Wane emphasizes the importance of improving their performance from previous matches to secure a win in the upcoming test.
Summary: Harry Newman and Joe Burgess’s additions to the England squad highlight key lineup changes as the team aims to avoid a series whitewash in the final Ashes Test at Headingley.