Shaun Wane Names Squad for Third ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test
England Head Coach Shaun Wane is focused on finishing the Ashes Series strongly as he announces the squad for the final Test at AMT Headingley Stadium on Saturday, 8 November, with a 2:30 pm kickoff.
Squad Announcement and Key Players
Wane has selected a 19-player squad, welcoming Joe Burgess back for the first time in the series. Burgess, a standout in Hull KR’s treble-winning 2025 season, will make his first England appearance since the 2015 series victory over New Zealand early in his career with Wigan. He replaces Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot during last Saturday’s loss to the Kangaroos at Everton.
Leeds Players Included
- Harry Newman, a Leeds centre, is recalled and may feature for the first time in the series on his home ground. His last international match was at AMT Headingley during England’s 2-0 series win over Samoa in 2024.
- Kallum Watkins, another Leeds player, is the squad’s most-capped member after gaining his 30th England cap last Saturday. He is set to make his first appearance at AMT Headingley for England.
- Prop Mikolaj Oledzki, the third Leeds player in the squad, retains his place.
Injuries
John Bateman remains out following an ankle injury sustained before the Second Test.
"Joe Burgess, a key figure in Hull KR’s treble-winning 2025 campaign, is named in the 19 for the first time in the series and is set to make his first England appearance since a 2015 series victory over New Zealand."
"Kallum Watkins is again the most-capped player in the squad after earning his 30th England cap last Saturday."
Summary: Shaun Wane's squad includes returning key players like Joe Burgess and strong Leeds representation, aiming for a triumphant finish to the Ashes Series at Headingley.