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Watkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad

Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury.

14 October 2026Live

Sources

BBC Sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/cmewed1rgndro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury.

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