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Mikey Lewis left out of England’s Rugby League World Cup opener
England have left Mikey Lewis out of their World Cup opener against Tonga in Perth on Saturday.
Harry Smith and captain George Williams will start at half-back, while Lewis is among three non-playing reserves and is not on the bench.
Lewis, of Hull KR, made England’s squad after an inconsistent year, having beaten Jake Connor to a place.
AJ Brimson has been chosen at full-back ahead of Jack Welsby for the opening match in Group B-C.
Australia-born Brimson is one of four heritage players in the squad, who qualify for England through family background.
England next face France in Perth on 24 October, then Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on 30 October.
England have left Mikey Lewis out of their squad for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga.
Harry Smith and captain George Williams have been selected as England’s half-backs.
Lewis is one of three players named as non-playing reserves.
AJ Brimson has been selected ahead of Jack Welsby at full-back.
England play Tonga in Perth on Saturday, then face France and Papua New Guinea.
- Who
- England’s men’s team and Tonga.
- What
- England have left Mikey Lewis out of their World Cup opener squad, with Harry Smith and George Williams named as half-backs.
- When
- The match is on Saturday. The teams were announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- Perth, Australia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Brian McDermott succeeded Shaun Wane as England head coach.
The teams for the first round of matches were announced.
England are due to face Tonga in Perth.
England are due to play France in Perth.
England are due to play Papua New Guinea in Wollongong.
- England’s opener
- Tonga
- Half-backs
- Harry Smith and George Williams
- Non-playing reserves
- Mikey Lewis, Ben Currie and Ben Talty
- Full-back
- AJ Brimson was selected ahead of Jack Welsby
- France match
- 24 October, Perth
- Papua New Guinea match
- 30 October, Wollongong
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