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England thrash Wales to begin World Cup defence

BBC Sport • October 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET

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Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales.

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