Why John Bateman has been selected for the Ashes

   15/10/2025
ENGLAND coach Shaun Wane says John Bateman’s tried-and-tested ability to “suffer” was behind his selection for the Ashes series. Bateman was one of the more surprising calls in Wane’s 24-man squad, although he has been a regular for North Queensland Cowboys - playing 19 NRL games - following a move last year. The back-rower has 30 int

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