International recap
By Alastair Hancock
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A look back at the Wigan Warriors contingent involved in international fixtures over the weekend.
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Georgia Wilson makes her England debut against Papua New Guinea.
- George Williams makes his Great Britain debut, while 2020 recruit Jackson Hastings also plays in the fourth and final Test match.
Catch up with the progress of Wigan Warriors’ international contingent as we recap last week’s action from around the world.
Centre Georgia Wilson made her England debut against Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby on Saturday.
The game ended in defeat though for Wilson and her side as PNG won a Test match for the first time.
🏴✌️ | 2️⃣ Debutants for #EnglandRL Women tomorrow!
— England Rugby League (@England_RL) November 15, 2019
🍒 Georgia Wilson | @WiganWarriorsRL
🔴 @leahh_burke | @Saints1890 pic.twitter.com/LxPBKVZ3FU
A last-minute try from Shirley Joe gave the hosts a historic victory to level the two-game series at one apiece.
🏴 Well done to @WiganWarriorsRL’s Georgia Wilson who made her @England_RL debut this morning!
— Wigan Warriors 🍒⚪️ (@WiganWarriorsRL) November 16, 2019
👏 Congratulations also to @PNGOrchids on their first ever win! https://t.co/xHmOVM0iTl
George Williams was given his first cap for Great Britain on Saturday but it ended in a loss at the hands of Papua New Guinea.
Williams made an appearance off the bench, while 2020 signing Jackson Hastings started in the halves in Port Moresby.
Doesn’t get much better! Massive Honour receiving my first GB cap... Looking forward to tomorrow 🦁 pic.twitter.com/Tjrq4WwTXU
— George Williams (@George7Williams) November 15, 2019
The Lions suffered a 28-10 defeat which saw their Tour come to a sour end with no wins from four games.
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