Summary
Three players from Hull KR, Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, and Joe Burgess, are in England's 24-man squad for the rugby league Ashes Test series against Australia. Jake Connor, who won the Super League’s Man of Steel award, isn’t included in the team. Coach Shaun Wane explained that choosing the final squad was hard due to the high level of talent available.
Key Facts
- Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, and Joe Burgess, all from Hull KR, are selected for England's rugby squad.
- Jake Connor, despite winning the Man of Steel award, is not in the final squad.
- Coach Shaun Wane picked the team, saying there was tough competition for spots.
- AJ Brimson, who switched allegiance from Australia to England, is one of the players in the team.
- The squad includes players from both the Super League and Australia's NRL.
- The Ashes Test series against Australia will be held on 25 October, 1 November, and 8 November.
- BBC will broadcast all three Test matches live.
