Joined: Nov 19 2002 Posts: 13622 Location: West Yorkshire
rollin thunder wrote:Glad we gave hardly any players picked, better for us if we rest recuperate and then blast into a great pre season, not stumble through like last year. Personally think we should withdraw Newman and work on his fitness/durability for next season.
I kind of agree on Newman but in the flip side if he goes well and comes through injury free it could do him the world of good confidence wise and maybe Wane will tell him to sort his attitude out
christopher wrote:I kind of agree on Newman but in the flip side if he goes well and comes through injury free it could do him the world of good confidence wise and maybe Wane will tell him to sort his attitude out
Or he gets injured and misses start of season for us, or goes of on one in England camp and brings undue attention to himself!
Post subject: Jack Welsby to become England’s youngest-ever captain
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:39 pm
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Jack Welsby to become England’s youngest-ever captain England Head Coach Shaun Wane has named his 19-strong squad to face Tonga in the opening match of a historic three-game autumn international series at St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium this Sunday.
The side will be led by St Helens full-back and three-time Super League Dream Team player Jack Welsby – at 22 years of age England's youngest-ever captain and the first Saints player to lead England since James Graham against Australia in the 2010 Four Nations competition.
Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis is set to make his international debut after an impressive season during which he helped the Robins reach both the Betfred Challenge Cup Final at Wembley and the Betfred Super League play-off semi-finals.
Lewis was previously part of the mid-season international squad but didn't feature back in April against France.
Jack Welsby to become England’s youngest-ever captain England Head Coach Shaun Wane has named his 19-strong squad to face Tonga in the opening match of a historic three-game autumn international series at St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium this Sunday.
The side will be led by St Helens full-back and three-time Super League Dream Team player Jack Welsby – at 22 years of age England's youngest-ever captain and the first Saints player to lead England since James Graham against Australia in the 2010 Four Nations competition.
Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis is set to make his international debut after an impressive season during which he helped the Robins reach both the Betfred Challenge Cup Final at Wembley and the Betfred Super League play-off semi-finals.
Lewis was previously part of the mid-season international squad but didn't feature back in April against France.
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Post subject: England Hang On For Victory Over Tonga In the First Test
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:41 pm
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England Hang On For Victory Over Tonga In the First Test Kristian Woolf returned to the Totally Wicked Stadium, this time in charge of a Tongan side starting an historic three game test series against an England side under the control of Shaun Wane who was looking to banish thoughts of a disappointing World Cup last November.
England gave debuts to rising stars Mikey Lewis and Harry Newman but were without regular skipper George Williams who will miss the opening two games through suspension, the skippers arm band being thrown in the direction of rugby prodigy Jack Welsby, captaining his international side for the first time, and on his home ground.
The home side were the favourites with a six-point handicap on the coupon, the good crowd in St Helens with their fingers crossed that Tonga wouldn't provide the shock and heartache that Samoa inflicted in the semi-final in November 2022.
England Hang On For Victory Over Tonga In the First Test Kristian Woolf returned to the Totally Wicked Stadium, this time in charge of a Tongan side starting an historic three game test series against an England side under the control of Shaun Wane who was looking to banish thoughts of a disappointing World Cup last November.
England gave debuts to rising stars Mikey Lewis and Harry Newman but were without regular skipper George Williams who will miss the opening two games through suspension, the skippers arm band being thrown in the direction of rugby prodigy Jack Welsby, captaining his international side for the first time, and on his home ground.
The home side were the favourites with a six-point handicap on the coupon, the good crowd in St Helens with their fingers crossed that Tonga wouldn't provide the shock and heartache that Samoa inflicted in the semi-final in November 2022.
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Joined: Aug 02 2002 Posts: 7299 Location: Wakefield but near to Leeds!
Pleased with Mikey Lewis`s performance today. Big test if he can maintain it. Is Williams free to play next week? Be a shame to drop Lewis after that performance.
Joined: Feb 27 2002 Posts: 5442 Location: Aberdeen
Hope Wane lets those playing well stay in the team, and drops those that don't. He seemed to have a team in mind at the world cup and didn't account for form through the tournament.
As for Newman, hopefully he gets an ego check from this series. He has potential if he stops believing his own hype, and improves his skills, especially team work!
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