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England loose forward, Morgan Smithies, 23, has made an instant impact with NRL club and wants to stay down under for the long-term, rather than a return to Wigan

It didn't take much for the Raiders chief to persuade England's young gun to move to the NRL - but he'd had never joined another Super League club

Scrum-half, 23, claimed player of the series after helping hosts to 26-4 win over Tonga, showing why Shaun Wane pinned so much faith in him when so many wondered if he had what it takes to shine at top level

Proud boss impressed as hosts concede just five tries in three Tests against Tonga, rounding off with emphatic 26-4 win at Headingley

England beat Tonga 14-4 in Huddersfield on Saturday to secure a 2-0 series win over Tonga, with Shaun Wane's men now targeting a whitewash against the Pacific Islanders

After simmering war of words, proud England chief was elated to see his side beat tourists 14-4 and clinch series win - but he wants 3-0 at Headingley

Warrington wideman, 25, comes in for only his second cap and scores his first Test tries as Shaun Wane's side earn 14-4 victory and series win at Huddersfield

Teenage second-row, 19, earns spot in Shaun Wane's squad after just 14 club games, the perfect build-up to taking on his former club Wigan Warriors in top-of-the-table Super League clash