Kallum Watkins has been called up to England’s Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies was forced to withdraw through injury.
Watkins joins the squad as a late replacement for Smithies. The change leaves Watkins in England’s group for the tournament, while Smithies is unable to take part because of the injury.
No further details about Smithies’ injury or the timing of his return have been provided. England will therefore continue its Rugby League World Cup preparations with Watkins included in place of the injured player.
