Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles have been brought into England’s starting line-up for their must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea.
Their inclusion means Brad O’Neill drops out of the team for the fixture. The supplied team update does not give a reason for O’Neill’s omission.
The changes come as England prepare for a crucial World Cup meeting with Papua New Guinea. The match has been described as must-win, underlining its importance to England’s campaign.
Litten and Knowles will now start for England, while O’Neill is no longer included in the starting line-up. No further details about the match, including its date, venue or the wider team selection, have been provided.