ReportedPublished 13 October 2026 at 07:15

Lewis Left Out of England’s World Cup Opener

Mikey Lewis has been left out of England's Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga by head coach Brian McDermott, while Jack Welsby has only made the bench. Hull KR's Lewis, who edged 2025 Super League Man of Steel Jake Connor for a place in England's squad, has bee…

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