McDermott makes change for England's World Cup clash with France

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:20 · Archive

England coach Brian McDermott has made a team change for Saturday's World Cup match against France.

England head coach Brian McDermott has revealed an alteration to his team for Saturday's World Cup clash with France, which the side describes as a must-win match.

McDermott admitted he considered handing Mikey Lewis his first World Cup opportunity at half-back. However, he opted to retain the half-back pairing that started the tournament rather than make that change.

How it is being reported

• Brian McDermott on Mikey Lewis and England's half-back dilemmaEngland head coach Brian McDermott admits he toyed with the idea of handing Mikey Lewis his first World Cup opportunity before keeping faith with the half-backs who started the tournament.Yorkshire Post · 22 Oct, 11:47
• England coach Brian McDermott reveals team change for must-win Rugby League World Cup clash v FranceEngland boss Brian McDermott has revealed an alteration to his team for Saturday’s World Cup clash with France.Yorkshire Evening Post · 22 Oct, 10:05

In this story: Brian McDermott · Mikey Lewis · England · France

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