Three players from North Midlands clubs have been included in the England Deaf squad for their international against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday January 31 (2.30pm).
Dudley Kingswinford prop Tom Cowdale has been named as a replacement for the match along with the Oswestry pair of hooker Richie McFie and wing Adam Faulkner.
England, who have six new caps in their squad, will be attempting to avenge two defeats by Wales last season, including one in Cardiff, and reclaim the Broadstreet Cup after a three year absence.