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

Harry Newman and Joe Burgess Added to England Squad for Final Ashes Test

Harry Newman and Joe Burgess have been called up to Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for the third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley on Saturday. Newman’s inclusion means that three Leeds players will have an opportunity to represent England on their home ground, joining Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who retained their spots after last week’s loss at Everton.

Newman replaces Wigan centre Wardle, while Joe Burgess, Hull KR’s winger, is brought in to replace Dom Young, who suffered a broken foot during the defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

England’s Outlook Despite Series Result

Although the Headingley match is now essentially a dead rubber after previous results, head coach Shaun Wane is intent on preventing a 3-0 whitewash, which England (then Great Britain) suffered in the last Test series 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.”

Wane also expressed enthusiasm about the new inclusions:

“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.”

Key Squad Changes

England aims to end the series on a positive note despite the challenge posed by Australia's dominance.

Author’s Summary

England’s rugby league team welcomes Harry Newman and Joe Burgess for the final Ashes Test, seeking to avoid a whitewash and finish the series with a win at Headingley.

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