England take on Papua New Guinea in a Rugby League World Cup clash on Friday, October 30, as the tournament reaches its decisive phase. Brian McDermott's side will aim to make a statement against a physical Kumuls team that believes it can cause an upset on the international stage.
Kick-off time and venue
The match kicks off at 9.05am at the Wollogong Showground in Wollogong.
TV channel and live streaming
The game will be broadcast live free-to-air across the UK on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 8.30am. Supporters can also live stream the match on Premier Sports Player, which allows viewing on a variety of devices.
Team news
England coach Brian McDermott has made two changes to his squad for the clash. Dolphins forward Morgan Knowles, formerly of St Helens, is set to make his first appearance in this year's tournament, having been named to start at loose forward, while Hull KR's Jez Litten is set to start at hooker.
Kumuls boss Jason Demetriou has made a number of changes following their 64-6 defeat to Samoa last weekend.
England: AJ Brimson; Dom Young, Hugo Savala, Herbie Farnworth, Matty Ashton; George Williams, Harry Smith; Max King, Jez Litten, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Kai Pearce-Paul, Morgan Knowles. Subs: Mikey Lewis, Sam Walters, Ethan Havard, Victor Radley, Ben Currie, Jack Welsby. Reserves: Brad O'Neill, Zach Eckersley, Kallum Watkins.
Papua New Guinea: Zac Laybutt; Robert Derby, Joshua Feledy, Nene Macdonald, Dudley Dotoi; Gairo Voro, Bailey Biondi-Odo; Epel Kapinias, Edwin Ipape, Luca Moretti, Rhyse Martin, Nixon Putt, Liam Horne. Subs: Finley Glare, Jacob Taulani, Robert Mathias, Sanny Wabo, Valentine Richard, Zev John. Reserves: Morea Morea, Rodrick Tai, Alex Max.
