Aussies Beat Brave England in RLWC2017 Opener
The story of one hundred and nine years of history, between the two oldest rugby league playing nations, turned the next page as Australia welcomed England to the opening game of the 2017 World Cup.
Mal Meninga's cast iron Aussie favourites were up against Wayne Bennett's cream of Super League with the hopes of both nations resting on their shoulders.
The World Cup wouldn't be won today, but the result would give us a clear indication of how competitive the latter stages of the competition would be.
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