England Rugby Squad Announced for Ashes Test Series Against Australia! A Combination of 'Surprises' and 'Expectations'
I was also very interested to hear about the Hull KR players being selected for the Ashes Test series! The exclusion of the Super League's 'Man of Steel' winner was particularly unexpected. With a player returning to the England squad after a 10-year absence, expectations are high. 😮
Hello everyone! I'm writing today to share some exciting sports news with you. This is news that rugby fans won't want to miss, regarding the England national team. Ahead of the upcoming autumn Ashes Test series against Australia, England has announced its final 24-man squad! 🏴🇦🇺
I was genuinely intrigued by these announcements. In particular, the significant number of Hull KR's Grand Final winners being named in the squad caught my attention.
Hull KR Trio Selected for England Squad!
The most notable aspect of this squad selection is that Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten, and Joe Burgess, key members of Hull KR's Grand Final winning team, have all been included in the final 24-man England squad. These players were instrumental in Hull KR's recent proud victory! ✨
Notably, Joe Burgess will be returning to the England squad after a remarkable 10-year hiatus. His performance last Saturday, where he scored two tries in the match against Wigan and led his team to victory, seems to have earned him a recall to the national team. 💪
Jez Litten, despite having only one previous international cap from the 2023 France match, is expected to play a more significant role following this selection. His development is truly commendable!
'Man of Steel' Jake Connor, an Unexpected Omission
However, there was also news in this squad announcement that surprised many fans. The exclusion of Jake Connor, the Super League's 'Man of Steel' winner, from the final squad. 😲
Connor was also left out of the squad in June, and it appears he has not managed to impress Head Coach Shaun Wane this time either. Coach Wane's analysis suggests that with a strong roster of half-backs available, including George Williams (captain), Harry Smith (Wigan), and the newly selected Mikey Lewis, Connor was unable to secure a spot amidst the fierce competition.
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Why the Ashes Test Series is Highly Anticipated
The Ashes Test series against Australia is always a major event that sets the hearts of rugby fans racing! This time, the combination of Hull KR's rising stars and experienced players is particularly exciting to watch. 🤩
England is scheduled to play their first match against Australia on November 25th at Wembley Stadium. We are already curious to see what kind of game the England team will deliver against the formidable Australian side, with the support of their home crowd!
What are your thoughts on the England squad announcement? Are you disappointed by Jake Connor's exclusion, or are you looking forward to seeing new players perform? Please feel free to share your opinions in the comments! 👇
We hope that this Ashes Test series will create another exciting chapter in English rugby history. We'll be back with more news soon. 😉