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16 October 2026 at 13:26•1 min read

Underdogs? We like that tag, says England captain Williams

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Underdogs? We like that tag, says England captain Williams

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Executive Takeaways • Key Intelligence
  • ▪Strategic intelligence desk confirms key developments surrounding Captain George Williams says England will relish their "unde.
  • ▪International stakeholders analyze: They defeated the Pacific Islanders 3-0 in a hard-fought Test series at home thr
  • ▪Multilateral policy, financial liquidity, and regulatory frameworks face direct realignments.
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Captain George Williams says England will relish their "underdog" tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday. They defeated the Pacific Islanders 3-0 in a hard-fought Test series at home three years ago - having previously edged to victory in a dramatic World Cup semi-final in Auckland in 2017. But England - who have already suffered a blow with the.

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