Underdogs? We like that tag, says England captain Williams
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.
BBC Sport reports: 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.
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