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2017: Final: Australia v England



Mark Chapman introduces the unfolding drama as Australia and England vie for rugby league's ultimate international accolade of being crowned world champions.\n\nThe World Cup final has been a showdown between Antipodean rivals Australia and New Zealand in the last three editions. Australia began this tournament as favourites and champions, having avenged their defeat in 2008 with an emphatic victory four years ago. After 28 matches spanning five weeks, who will emerge triumphant this time?\n\nDave Woods describes the action at Brisbane Stadium.

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