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 named in Shaun Wane’s 19-man squad for Saturday’s third and final rugby league Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley.

Newman’s selection increases the number of Leeds players representing England at their home ground to three, alongside Kallum Watkins and Mikolaj Oledzki, who retained their spots after last week's match at Everton.

Newman takes the place of Wigan centre Wardle, while Hull KR winger Joe Burgess replaces Dom Young, sidelined with a broken foot sustained in the recent defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Coach Shaun Wane’s Determination

Although the Headingley Test is essentially a dead rubber, coach Shaun Wane aims to avoid a repeat of the 3-0 whitewash England (then Great Britain) suffered in the 2003 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.”

Key Squad Changes and Player Highlights

Despite the series outcome, England aims to finish on a victorious note.

Author's summary: England added Harry Newman and Joe Burgess to their squad for the final Ashes Test, aiming to end the series with a win despite already losing the title.

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The Bury Times The Bury Times — 2025-11-06

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