Shaun Wane Makes Two Changes to England Squad
England head coach Shaun Wane has added Joe Burgess and Harry Newman to the squad ahead of the Third Ashes Test against Australia at AMT Headingley on Saturday. Neither player has appeared for England this season, but Burgess will replace Dom Young, who sustained a broken foot during last Saturday’s defeat to the Kangaroos at Everton.
Player Updates and Replacements
- Joe Burgess is set to make his first England appearance since the 2015 series against New Zealand.
- Harry Newman, who has spent his entire career with Leeds Rhinos, could feature again at AMT Headingley, where he last played internationally during England's 2-0 series win over Samoa in 2024.
- Newman replaces Jake Wardle from Wigan Warriors in the squad.
- John Bateman remains out due to an ankle injury sustained before the Second Test.
Coach Shaun Wane’s Remarks
“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.”
Wane remains optimistic about the team’s chances despite setbacks and looks forward to strong performances from the new players.
Summary: Shaun Wane has refreshed England’s squad with Burgess and Newman as key replacements due to injuries, aiming to secure a victory in the upcoming Ashes Test.