England's Kirk Yeaman will not take Wales lightly - even though he knows few of the players he will be up against.
Centre vows not to underestimate Four Nations foes
England's Kirk Yeaman will not take Wales lightly - even though he knows few of the players he will be up against.
The Hull centre had expected to face Gareth Thomas in Saturday's Gillette Four Nations clash but he suddenly announced his retirement this week, leaving Iestyn Harris' squad short of big-match experience, particularly among the three-quarters.
"There's only one player, Elliott Kear, who I've heard of but you can't underestimate anybody," Yeaman said.
"They're there for a reason and they're playing for their country. We're expecting a really tough battle.
"They're definitely an improving country. Year on year they've got stronger and they deserve to be in the Four Nations.
"They've got a few old heads in there like Lee Briers who can guide them around the pitch."
