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England have named eight uncapped players in an inexperienced side for their autumn international against France on Saturday, 23 October.

Wigan Warriors' second-row John Bateman is the most capped player with just 16 for the match in Perpignan.

England men's squad

Niall Evalds (Castleford Tigers), Tom Davies (Catalans Dragons), Reece Lyne (Wakefield Trinity), Zak Hardaker (Wigan Warriors), Tommy Makinson (St Helens), Jonny Lomax (St Helens), Jordan Abdull (Hull KR), Alex Walmsley (St Helens), Paul McShane (Castleford Tigers), Mike Cooper (Warrington Wolves), John Bateman (Wigan Warriors, Capt.), Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors), Morgan Knowles (St Helens).

 

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Men's international Test
France (0) 10
Tries: Le Cam, Sangare Goals: Kheirallah
England (20) 30
Tries: Farrell, Davies, Makinson (2), Bateman (2) Goals: Abdull 3

England were made to work hard for their first win under new co

Head coach Shaun Wane says England "will get better" after his side claimed a hard-fought win over France.

The 30 - 10 victory gave Wane his first victory as boss since taking over from Wayne Bennett.

Women won 40 - 4.

 

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France will face Wales in a warm up match for the 2021 World Cup on Sunday 19th June at the Municipal Stadium in Albi.

This will be the 44th game between these two nations, with the last meeting in October 2018 a 54-18 victory for France in Carcassonne, earning them the European Champions title that year.

Albi has hosted two previous France v Wales encounters, a 42-22 victory for the home side in 2015 and a narrow victory for Wales in 2010 which ended 11-12.

France Head Coach Laurent Frayssinous said: ”This test match, which takes place during the weekend dedicated to the international window, will allow us to take an additional step in our preparation for the World Cup. We know what we need to improve and we have set targets to achieve in this test match against Wales.

 

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Pacific Test Returns Saturday 25 June - Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney The Pacific Test brings together several of the Rugby League powerhouses from the Pacific region. In what is set to be an unreal clash of the pacific PNG will take on the Cook Islands before Fiji goes head-to-head with Samoa. This is where the real cultural connection and pride translate to an unreal showcase of skill and athleticism. From the electric atmosphere of the fans cheering in the stands, to the traditional war cries pre-game, right through to show-stopping moments on the field. Be there for the Clash of the Pacific, with tickets starting from just $10 for Adults and $5 for kids.

 

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Pacific Test Returns Saturday 25 June - Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney The Pacific Test brings together several of the Rugby League powerhouses from the Pacific region. In what is set to be an unreal clash of the pacific PNG will take on the Cook Islands before Fiji goes head-to-head with Samoa. This is where the real cultural connection and pride translate to an unreal showcase of skill and athleticism. From the electric atmosphere of the fans cheering in the stands, to the traditional war cries pre-game, right through to show-stopping moments on the field. Be there for the Clash of the Pacific, with tickets starting from just $10 for Adults and $5 for kids.

Can't wait

 

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