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Oledzki reveals the 'battles' he faced to achieve England recall

Yorkshire Evening Post

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November 04, 2025

Leeds Rhinos forward Mikolaj Oledzki has revealed the struggles he went through to force his way back into the England team.

- by Peter Smith

The 26-year-old prop earned his third England cap as a substitute during last Saturday's 14-4 defeat by Australia in the second ABK Beer Ashes Test at Everton FC's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

It was the first time he had pulled on an England jersey in anger since a World Cup win against France three years ago.

Rhinos' player of the year in 2021 and 2022, he admits his form dropped off after the second of those honours, so - despite the result - his return to England duty was "very special".

The Polish-born pack man said: "Last time I was in was 2022 in the World Cup and it wasn't the best experience for me.

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