Mikey Lewis Omitted From England World Cup Opener Lineup
Published 1d ago · Latest report 1h ago · Match
Affects United Kingdom
Earlier on this storyEngland Selects Rugby League World Cup Squad Without Jake Connor1w agoEngland omitted Mikey Lewis from its starting lineup to face Tonga in the Rugby League World Cup opener.
England coach Brian McDermott named Harry Smith and captain George Williams as his half-back pair for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga, leaving Mikey Lewis out of the team. Lewis previously secured a spot in the tournament squad over Jake Connor. The team faces Tonga in their opening fixture.
- The selectionHarry Smith partners captain George Williams in the halves for the opening fixture.
- The tournamentEngland plays its opening Rugby League World Cup match against Tonga.
Written before 1 later update from the outlets covering this story.
Why it matters
Squad selection decisions ahead of major international tournaments draw intense scrutiny as coaches weigh form and combinations. England enters the Rugby League World Cup looking to make a strong start in its opening fixture against Tonga.
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Coach Brian McDermott selected Harry Smith and George Williams as half-backs for England's opening match against Tonga, omitting Mikey Lewis.
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- BBC SportWatkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad1h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentMikey Lewis left out of England side for Rugby League World Cup opener1d ago · open ↗
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