NewzHead coach Brian McDermott has excluded Mikey Lewis from the England squad for the opening match of the Rugby League World Cup against Tonga. The selection decision also sees Jack Welsby named as a substitute for the fixture.
This roster announcement marks a significant tactical adjustment for the team ahead of their tournament debut. The exclusion of Lewis and the benching of Welsby represent the primary personnel changes confirmed by the coaching staff for this high-profile encounter.
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