Tom Quaid, Head Coach: “That is the biggest and most various squad chosen since I have been in it, a testomony to the power of the native wheelchair Premier League, the efforts of particular person golf equipment and the funding of sources into the sport.”
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England is constructing and making ready for this yr’s Rugby World Cup
Billy Swinger, Tom Martin and Ashley Archer are the brand new faces on England’s wheelchair efficiency group, as they proceed their World Cup preparations at residence this fall.
Swainger grew to become Hull FC’s first consultant on the England wheelchair group, joined by Martin of the Halifax Panthers and Archer, who impressed in his early debut with new London Roosters within the Betfred Wheelchair Tremendous League (BWSL) this season.
Warrington Wolves, one other new membership in BWSL for 2023, can be represented by Lenny Izzard, and there can be acquainted faces representing the Wigan Warriors for the primary time having changed Leyland Warriors at BWSL – Martin Norris, Adam Rigby and Declan Roberts.
The squad will meet for coaching and improvement classes at Leeds and Hull this weekend forward of a mid-season worldwide match in opposition to France. The confrontation with the world champion will happen in Manchester on June 19, reside Sky Sports activities.
The 2 groups clashed in a collection of Checks final fall, with the French claiming to win each video games in Kent to reclaim the Fasolite-Kelte Cup.
England will play in the midst of the worldwide season in opposition to France on June 19, reside on Sky Sports activities
“That is the biggest and most various group chosen since I have been concerned, and it is a testomony to the power of the native wheelchair Premier League, the efforts of particular person golf equipment and the funding of sources into the sport,” stated Tom Quaid, England’s head coach.
“This group will get the most effective of one another as we work towards our first Check of 2023 this June. The competitors for locations is as fierce as ever and bodes effectively for the top of the yr.
“We’re delighted to usher in three new gamers. Billy Swinger has been working exhausting for quite a few years and his consistency with Hull FC has been acknowledged.
“Tom Martin had a promising begin to the season with Halifax Panthers, impressing him within the final main closing rematch in opposition to Leeds Rhinos. Ash Archer is an thrilling transition from wheelchair operating and basketball, with uncooked expertise and a need to study.
“We’re additionally happy to welcome again Warrington’s Lenny Izzard who hung out within the Nationwide Efficiency squad final season and as soon as once more dominated his squad in 2023.”
England Wheelchair Efficiency Band 2023
Tom Halliwell (Leeds Rhinos), Billy Swinger (Hull FC), Tom Martin (Halifax Panthers), Ashley Archer (London Roosters), Lenny Izzard (Warrington Wolves), Adam Rigby (Wigan Warriors), Declan Roberts (Wigan Warriors), Josh Butler (Leeds Rhinos), Wayne Boardman (Halifax Panthers), Robert Hawkins (Halifax Panthers), Joe Quaid (London Roosters), Louis King (London Roosters), James Simpson (Leeds Rhinos), Nathan Collins (Leeds Rhinos), Nathan Mulhall (Halifax Panthers), Sebastian Bechara (Catalan Dragons / Halifax Panthers), Jack Brown (Halifax Panthers / QLDWRL Australia), Freya Levy (London Roosters) and Martin Norris (Wigan Warriors).
