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Jonny Lomax Defends Under-fire England Duo After World Cup Hopes Hit by Tonga Shock - All Out Rugby League

Harry Smith was selected ahead of Mikey Lewis for England to face Tonga. Add to preferred sources Josh McAllister 18:00, 19 Oct 2026 Updated 22:31, 19 Oct 2026 St Helens legend Jonny Lomax has leapt to the defence of England’s under-fire half-backs after their World Cup campai…

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