England make two changes for New Zealand decider
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:51 pm
Test series: England v New Zealand
Kick off: 13:00 GMT Date: Saturday 14 November Venue: DW Stadium, Wigan Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website
England have made two changes to their 19-man squad for the Test series decider against New Zealand in Wigan on Saturday.
Huddersfield winger Jermaine McGillvary and Wigan half-back Matty Smith have been brought in for centre Leroy Cudjoe and forward Ben Westwood.
Coach Steve McNamara will name his final 17-man squad for the match 90 minutes before kick-off.
England won the opening game in Hull, but New Zealand beat them in London.
Last season's Super League top try scorer McGillvary is hoping to make his debut while Smith has not played for England since August 2014 when they were beaten 16-14 by the Kiwis in Dunedin.
"The players are well aware of the importance of the game and the improvements we have to make from our previous matches to give ourselves every chance of beating New Zealand," said McNamara.
England squad in full:
John Bateman (Wigan Warriors), Joe Burgess (Wigan Warriors), Thomas Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Mike Cooper (St George Illawarra Dragons), Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Brett Ferres (Huddersfield Giants), James Graham (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs), Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos), Zak Hardaker (Leeds Rhinos), Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves), Josh Hodgson (Canberra Raiders), Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield Giants), Sean O'Loughlin, captain (Wigan Warriors), James Roby (St Helens), Matty Smith (Wigan Warriors), Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos), Elliott Whitehead (Catalans Dragons), Gareth Widdop (St George Illawarra Dragons), George Williams (Wigan Warriors)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/34801235
Kick off: 13:00 GMT Date: Saturday 14 November Venue: DW Stadium, Wigan Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC Radio 5 live. Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website
England have made two changes to their 19-man squad for the Test series decider against New Zealand in Wigan on Saturday.
Huddersfield winger Jermaine McGillvary and Wigan half-back Matty Smith have been brought in for centre Leroy Cudjoe and forward Ben Westwood.
Coach Steve McNamara will name his final 17-man squad for the match 90 minutes before kick-off.
England won the opening game in Hull, but New Zealand beat them in London.
Last season's Super League top try scorer McGillvary is hoping to make his debut while Smith has not played for England since August 2014 when they were beaten 16-14 by the Kiwis in Dunedin.
"The players are well aware of the importance of the game and the improvements we have to make from our previous matches to give ourselves every chance of beating New Zealand," said McNamara.
England squad in full:
John Bateman (Wigan Warriors), Joe Burgess (Wigan Warriors), Thomas Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Mike Cooper (St George Illawarra Dragons), Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Brett Ferres (Huddersfield Giants), James Graham (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs), Ryan Hall (Leeds Rhinos), Zak Hardaker (Leeds Rhinos), Chris Hill (Warrington Wolves), Josh Hodgson (Canberra Raiders), Jermaine McGillvary (Huddersfield Giants), Sean O'Loughlin, captain (Wigan Warriors), James Roby (St Helens), Matty Smith (Wigan Warriors), Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos), Elliott Whitehead (Catalans Dragons), Gareth Widdop (St George Illawarra Dragons), George Williams (Wigan Warriors)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/34801235