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.
BBC Sport reports: 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.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include England's Rugby League World, Morgan Smithies and Smithies.
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