Mikey Lewis has been omitted from England's squad for their Rugby League World Cup opening fixture against Tonga. Harry Smith has been named alongside captain George Williams in the half-back positions for the match.
Lewis, who secured a place in the England squad over Jake Connor, will not even be on the bench for Saturday's game. He is listed as one of three non-playing reserves, alongside Ben Currie and Ben Talty.
England are set to face Tonga in Perth on Saturday, 17 October. Following this, they will play France in the same city on 24 October, before heading to Wollongong to take on Papua New Guinea on 30 October.