Rugby League World Cup: England captain Tom Halliwell targets home success
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England wheelchair rugby league captain Tom Halliwell believes the World Cup gives the sport a huge chance on the biggest stage.
The tournament starts on Thursday with the hosts facing Australia at the Copper Box in London.
This is the fourth wheelchair competition and for the first time, it is part of the Rugby League World Cup main event.
“To be on a level platform is massive for us,” Halliwell told BBC Sport.
“Winning the tournament would be a huge success but the bigger thing is creating a legacy for the next generation.
“We just want to get more people involved in the sport, both playing and in support roles, and this is the perfect opportunity.
“Wheelchair rugby league has grown so much since the last World Cup in 2017. Back then, we had to pay our own way to get there so to be where we are now is phenomenal and we can’t wait to get started.”
Eight teams will do battle at the tournament with Wales, Scotland and Ireland all also competing. England and Ireland sit in Group A with Spain and Australia, while Wales, Scotland, France and the USA are in Group B.
The final takes place in Manchester on Friday, 18 November – the day before the both the men’s and women’s Rugby League World Cup deciders are held.
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