How England Could Line up for New Zealand Series with New Halves

England ’s Rugby League World Cup is over – and attention now turns to the future under Brian McDermott: or whoever it is that is the head coach from 2027 moving forwards. The 2030 World Cup is the next big goal but before that, there’s a mouthwatering series against New Zealand pencilled in. We say pencilled because, in true rugby league fashion, the dates and venues are yet to be announced 12 months out.

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