Kangaroos name a powerful side for their opening match in RLWC

Rugby League World Cup defending champions, the Australian Kangaroos have named a powerful side for their opening match against England tomorrow.

Led by skipper Cameron Smith the side features Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk, Josh Dugan, Will Chambers, Aaron Woods, David Klemmer and Michael Morgan.

England have also named a strong side with players such as Sam and Tom Burgess, Josh Hodgson, James Graham and Gareth Widdop who all play in the NRL.

Australia play England tomorrow at 9pm in the first Rugby League World Cup match.

Here it is!

Our 21-man squad for the @RLWC2017 opener against @England_RL at @AAMIPark this Friday night.#GoTheRoos 🇦🇺#RISE pic.twitter.com/QwaIgOrIWb

— Australian Kangaroos (@Kangaroos) October 24, 2017