WIGAN WARRIORS
Shaun Wane will field a youthful team for the French Test, and a rising Warriors star is in the running for an England debut.
On Saturday, June 29, the men’s and women’s teams from England will play in a doubleheader at Stade Ernest-Wallon in honor of the 90th anniversary of the French game.
After making 13 debuts in the team’s 64-0 triumph against the same opponents at the Halliwell Jones Stadium the previous year, England men’s coach Wane says he will use the forthcoming match to give his younger players an opportunity to shine.
At the end of the previous year, the international team also won a series against Tonga, and Harry Smith of Wigan was chosen the tournament’s player of the year and awarded the Nan Halafihi Medal.
Wane said that his team would be Super League-based, saying, “The players who played against Tonga who played really well and who I trust will have a really good chance to play against France.”
“And a few young players who, hopefully, will participate in both the 2026 World Cup and the Ashes series.” There will be a significant blending.
“I would like to look at a few individuals. Given their anticipated strength, it is clear that this is a major game for the French.
“But it’s a chance for me to see who can hack it and handle the team environment, the camp environment and when we get to Samoa at the end of the year as well.
“When the French play at home, they’re a different team and a lot more intense. I know they’re going to pick a very strong team from the best players that they have.
“It’s going to be a massive challenge for our young players, but hopefully we’ll have enough to get over the line.”
England will train at Wigan’s Robin Park before heading over to France, with a handful of players from the reigning Super League champions looking to put their name in the mix for international duties.
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