Kallum Watkins has been officially called up to the England Rugby League World Cup squad as a late replacement. The change was necessitated by the withdrawal of Morgan Smithies, who is unable to participate in the tournament due to an injury.

While the announcement confirms the roster change, specific details regarding the nature or severity of Smithies' injury were not disclosed in the initial report. The team management has moved to fill the vacancy immediately to ensure squad depth for the upcoming competition. Watkins, an experienced player, joins the group as England prepares for its tournament campaign.