Leeds Rhinos prop Mikolaj Oledzki says his inclusion in the England squad has given him “a kick up the backside” as he bids to recapture his best form in a World Cup year. The Poland-born star is set to feature in Saturday’s mid-season international against the Combined Nations All Stars at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Oledzki played in last season’s game – which England lost 26-24 in Shaun Wane’s first match in charge – and was involved again in the end-of-season Test victory against France in Perpignan. The imposing 23-year-old has, by his own admission, not produced his best form consistently for Leeds this year but says his call-up has poured confidence into him ahead of this weekend’s clash.
Oledzki told Rugby League Live: “My form for Leeds this year has not been as good as I’d like it to be. I think I’ve been quite a way off from where I want to be and where I was getting to last year.
