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James Rew to Debut for England as Jamie Smith Misses Second Test
James Rew is slated to make his debut for England in the second Test match against New Zealand. He steps into the side as a third debutant for the series. The change comes as Jamie Smith will be absent from the match. Smith is missing the fixture following the birth of his daughter.
By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (2 hours ago)·2 views
James Rew is set to make his first appearance for England, as he will debut in the second Test against New Zealand. Rew's inclusion makes him the third debutant for the team in the ongoing series.
The roster change follows the confirmed absence of Jamie Smith from the squad. Smith will not participate in the second Test match due to the recent birth of his daughter.
According to BBC Sport, Rew will join the team in place of Smith for the upcoming fixture.
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