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England has named its half-back combination for the Rugby League World Cup opener against Tonga after a 30-12 loss in the warm-up, with Harry Smith and George Williams at half-back and Mikey Lewis among reserves. The squad also features AJ Brimson at full-back amid a heritage-spot strategy ahead of games against France and Papua New Guinea.