Harry Newman and Joe Burgess included in England squad for final Ashes Test

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 the third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley this Saturday.

Newman’s inclusion means three Leeds players will have the opportunity to represent England on their home ground, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who retained their places following last week’s loss at Everton.

Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess comes in for Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot in the defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

England’s Determination Despite Series Outcome

Although the Headingley match has become essentially a dead rubber, England head coach Shaun Wane is motivated to prevent a repeat of the 3-0 whitewash Great Britain experienced in the 2003 Test series.

“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, England head coach

Summary

This Test will see fresh energy added with Newman and Burgess, as England aims to end the Ashes series on a high despite being unable to claim the trophy.

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