England head to Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium where they will face Tonga in the second of three tests.
The hosts will head to West Yorkshire with the advantage in the series after a 22-18 victory on Sunday.
Half-back, Mikey Lewis, made a huge impact on debut as he provided the break for the opening try, which was scored by Toby King. Before stepping through the Tongan defence for England’s second try and his first for the national side.
Winger, Tom Johnstone scored twice on his return to the side since 2018. The winger now has five international tries in just two appearances.
That victory, however, has come at a cost. Morgan Knowles has been ruled out for the remainder of the series, meanwhile Wane also confirmed that Dom Young will play no part. Tommy Makinson will miss this Saturday’s match due to a wrist injury, however, is in contention to feature for the final test. Warrington duo, Ben Currie and Matty Ashton are the pair who come into the squad. George Williams is still unavailable as he is serving the final game of his two-match suspension.
Kristian Woolf’s Tonga side gave a good account of themselves last weekend, which included them taking the lead during the first half. Starford Tao and Tyson Frizell going over for the visitors.
Tolutau Koula scored late on in the contest to give a nervy end, however, they were unable to overturn the depict.
Tonga are expecting to make changes with a few players referenced by Woolf with potential knocks after the game in St Helens.
Tickets for the Saturday’s match at Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium, and for game three of the series at Headingley Stadium, Leeds, are on sale now at eticketing.co.uk/rugbyleague from only £25 Adults and £12.50 Under 16s. The latter is a double-header featuring England Women versus Wales.
