ReportedPublished 14 October 2026 at 13:45

England Rocked by Injury on Eve of World Cup

England have been rocked by injury on the eve of the Rugby League World Cup with Perth Bears-bound Morgan Smithies ruled out of the tournament. Leeds Rhinos' Kallum Watkins is set to depart for Australia to take the place of lock and second-row forward Smithies.

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Topics: Injuries Internationals

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