Shaun Wane names squad for Third ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test

Shaun Wane Names Squad for Third ABK Beer Rugby League Ashes Test

England Head Coach Shaun Wane has announced his 19-player squad for the third and final ABK Rugby League Beer Ashes Test at AMT Headingley Stadium on Saturday, 8 November, with a 2:30 pm kick-off. Wane aims to finish the Ashes Series on a high note.

Key Squad Inclusions

Joe Burgess returns to the squad for the first time this series. A crucial part of Hull KR’s treble-winning 2025 season, Burgess will make his first England appearance since 2015, when he played in the series victory over New Zealand early in his career with Wigan.
Burgess replaces Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot during England’s recent loss to the Kangaroos at Everton.

Leeds Players Selected

Harry Newman, the Leeds centre, has been named and may play in the series at his home ground for the first time. His last international game was at AMT Headingley when England sealed a 2-0 series win over Samoa in 2024.
Kallum Watkins, Newman's Rhinos teammate, is the most-capped player in the squad with 30 England appearances. He is set to make his first international appearance at AMT Headingley.
Mikolaj Oledzki, the third Leeds player and a prop, keeps his place in the squad.

Injury Update

John Bateman remains out of contention after rolling his ankle 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."

Shaun Wane aims to harness both seasoned players and fresh talent to finish the Ashes series strongly at Headingley.

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