'Nerves are good': George Williams prepares for England v New Zealand

The Wigan player says England have to ‘lift the intensity’ for their three upcoming Tests in Hull, Liverpool and LeedsBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredHaving spent most of the World Cup last year watching England from the bench, Wigan Warriors half-back George Williams now is hoping to spearhead the team’s attack against New Zealand on Saturday in the opening game of their Baskerville Shield series.With Luke Gale and Gareth Widdop out through injury, Williams has been joined by Leeds’ Richie Myler – recalled by his country after a six-year absence – as the only scrum-half options. Although Williams has enjoyed a fine season playing further from the ruck in the stand-off role, England boss Wayne Bennett has a surplus of other options there, with sometime stand-offs Jake Connor, Sam Tomkins and Jonny Lomax all in Saturday’s 19-man pool. Bennett went with a Myler/Connor combination in England’s comfortable 44-6 win over France last week but could pair Williams with Myler on Saturday. Related: South Sydney Rabbitohs to sign England head coach Wayne Bennett Related: England can make statement against New Zealand, says James Graham Related: What next for Wigan and Warrington after the Super League Grand Final? Related: Tottenham's academy is succeeding thanks to locally sourced players Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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