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England and Wales name squads for Rugby League World Cup
Squad selections have been finalized for the opening matches of the Rugby League World Cup. England head coach Brian McDermott has named a 21-man squad to face Tonga in Perth, which will be reduced to 19 players later this week. Key selections include AJ Brimson at full-back and George Williams as captain, with Harry Smith joining him in the halves. While Mikey Lewis is included in the wider squad, he has been named as a non-playing reserve for the opener.
In the women’s tournament, Wales has announced its squad for their historic World Cup match against England. The Welsh side will be captained by Bethan Dainton. Notable selections include Ffion Lewis, who becomes the first woman to play in a World Cup in both rugby codes, and Hannah Bluck, who earns an international cap in her fourth different sport.
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Brian McDermott · England · England National Rugby League Team · Perth · Rugby League World Cup · Tonga · Tonga national rugby league team · Wales · Wales national rugby league team
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Mikey Lewis was named as a non-playing reserve rather than in the starting lineup or bench. www.seriousaboutrl.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wales has named its squad to face England in a Rugby League World Cup match in Perth. wrl.wales
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The squad will be reduced to 19 players later this week. www.seriousaboutrl.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] AJ Brimson has been selected as the starting full-back for the opening match. www.seriousaboutrl.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] George Williams will captain the England side in the match against Tonga. www.seriousaboutrl.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ffion Lewis will become the first woman to play in a World Cup in both rugby codes. wrl.wales
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brian McDermott has named a 21-man England squad for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga. www.seriousaboutrl.com · www.bbc.co.uk