England Wheelchair face Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday at 9.45am, with a place in the final on the line. As reigning champions, England prepares to defend their title against a host nation that has improved significantly since their 2025 series meeting. Rob Hawkins, a key player since 2019, acknowledges the challenge, stating Australia has improved since their 2022 World Cup encounter.
Despite the pressure of playing against a fervent home crowd, Hawkins embraces the atmosphere, viewing it as an opportunity to turn pressure into performance. If England advances, they will be one match away from becoming back-to-back world champions. Hawkins' journey into the sport began unexpectedly when he attended a Halifax Panthers session, mistaking it for wheelchair basketball before discovering his talent for rugby league.
The team aims to replicate their 2022 success on home soil, navigating a tough test against an improved Australian side.
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