Rugby League World Cup 2017: 5 reasons to get excited 5 for kick off
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BBC Sport explores five reasons why you should get excited about the start of the Rugby League World Cup, which kicks off on Friday.
England face co-hosts and reigning champions Australia in the first of 28 matches over 36 days played across 12 venues in three countries.
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Watch Australia v England in the opening match of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, Friday 27 October, 09:00 BST on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website & app.
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