Overview

• England confirmed Mikey Lewis, Jez Litten and Joe Burgess in the final 24 for the Ashes series against Australia.
• Super League Man of Steel Jake Connor was left out as competition in the halves centers on George Williams, Harry Smith and Lewis.
• Head coach Shaun Wane said he is excited by the group and acknowledged tough selection decisions across Super League and the NRL.
• Mikey Lewis scored the opening try and won the Rob Burrow Award in Hull KR’s Grand Final win over Wigan that sealed a domestic treble.
• Hull KR voices, including Rhyse Martin, urged Wane to start Lewis, with the opening Test scheduled for October 25 at Wembley.