Joe Burgess Returns as England and Australia Name Squads for Third Ashes Test
England is preparing for the third and final Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley, Leeds, with some notable changes announced by head coach Shaun Wane. After losing the first two matches, only pride remains at stake in this Saturday's clash.
England Squad Changes
Joe Burgess is set to make his first international appearance since 2015. He has been included in England's 19-man squad following a key role in Hull KR’s Treble-winning season. Wane, who worked with Burgess at Wigan Warriors, praised him:
“It's a credit to him, he has a new lease of life at Hull KR. I am so happy to be able to give him a start. That means something to me.”
“I like him - he is a personality and we need more of them, we are just guiding him in a certain way. I don't think we should shackle him. I like him showing his personality.”
Additional squad changes include Harry Newman returning to play at his home ground, replacing Jake Wardle. John Bateman is out due to an ankle injury, and Dom Young remains sidelined with a broken foot.
Australia Squad Update
Australia has made a single change, with captain Isaah Yeo returning after missing the second Test due to a head injury. Lindsay Collins will move to the bench to accommodate Yeo’s return.
Summary
Shaun Wane reshuffles England's squad, calling on Joe Burgess’s revived form, while Australia makes a minimal change to restore its captain for the final Ashes Test.
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