FOUR Warrington Wolves players have had their picture taken in the new England kit.
England captain George Williams and Wire teammates Danny Walker and Matty Ashton were asked to sport the new look, along with Toby King who is currently on loan at Wigan Warriors.
All will be hoping to pull on the shirt for real when England face Tonga in this Autumn's series, as will Warringtonian Jodie Cunningham - the captain of England Women, who will get to wear the new design when they face Wales.
The new kit will see competitive action for the first time when England’s men play Tonga at St Helens on Sunday, October 22 – the opening match of the first-ever international series between the two nations and the first time they will have met since 2017’s memorable Rugby League World Cup semi-final in Auckland.
Designed in partnership with official England kit provider OXEN, the kit retains the navy blue and white colour combination which proved so popular at RLWC2021, with the addition of red subtly incorporated into the predominantly navy chevron, collar and cuff.
Extra comfort is provided by a specially designed ribbed collar and side panels. Embroidered England and Oxen logos complete the eye-catching design.
The new England RL shirt can be bought now from Oxen’s Elite Pro Sports online store, with prices ranging from £34.99 (toddlers) to £54.99 (Adults up to 6XL).
The first 100 people to buy the new England RL shirt will go into a draw to win four hospitality tickets to the England versus Tonga series opener at St Helens.
England will play Tonga at St Helens on Sunday 22 October (Totally Wicked Stadium, 2.30pm), Huddersfield on Saturday 28 October (John Smith’s Stadium, 2.30pm) and Leeds on Saturday 4 November (Headingley Stadium, 2.30pm).
The Headingley fixture will be a double-header, also featuring England Women against Wales (KO 12noon).
RL Commercial managing director, Rhodri Jones, said: “The recently announced international calendar offers an exciting outlook for international Rugby League, beginning in a little over eight weeks’ time with the visit of Tonga.
"It promises to be a fantastic series and we can’t wait to see the thousands of passionate England fans in the stands wearing the new shirt, featuring the chevron design which has quickly become synonymous with England Rugby League.”
Tickets for the England versus Tonga series are on sale now at eticketing.co.uk/rugbyleague from £25 adults and £12.50 under 16s.
A three-match bundle is also available from £52.50 adults and £26.25 under 16s.
Those looking to book 10 tickets or more can save 30% on single matches, with prices from £17.50 for Adults and £8.75 for under 16s – available now via the Groups Sales team at groups@rlcommercial.co.uk or 0844 856 1115.
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