Shaun Wane has called on his England side to channel the heartbreak from last year’s Rugby League World Cup with victory in their upcoming three-Test series against Tonga.
England will host Kristian Woolf’s side over the coming weeks in their first meaningful action – barring a one-sided mid-season win against France in June – since their dramatic defeat by Samoa in the semi-finals of last year’s World Cup. Wane has named a much-changed squad, with only 12 survivors from the tournament included this time around. Experienced names such as Kallum Watkins and Michael McIlorum are among those who featured in the World Cup but are not included, while Sam Tomkins has now retired following last week’s Super League Grand Final.
