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Sports: New Players Join England and Vikings Teams

Updated 2026-06-16 17:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

England's second Test against New Zealand saw Jamie Smith miss out due to a personal matter, with James Rew stepping in. Meanwhile, Ryan Pace joins the Minnesota Vikings as General Manager.

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ESPN

Sources: Ex-Bears GM Pace joins rival Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have hired Ryan Pace, who led the Bears 2015-21 before spending the past four seasons in the Atlanta Falcons' personnel department and will provide a GM-level sounding board for new GM Nolan Teasley.

2026-06-16 18:02 UTC

BBC Sport

Rew to make debut as Smith misses second Test

Jamie Smith misses England's second Test against New Zealand following the birth of his daughter, with James Rew coming into the side as a third debutant.

2026-06-16 17:03 UTC