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Ready to rumble

Darren Lockyer and Nathan Cayless

Hosts Australia launch their defence against New Zealand on Sunday

Scotland skipper Danny Brough will hope his side can get off to a winning start against France

Scotland skipper Danny Brough will hope his side can get off to a winning start in Pool Two when they take on John Monie's France

Tongan captain Lopini Paea

The Tongans are the first opponents for Ireland in Pool Three

Australia captain Darren Lockyer is widely expected to be the man lifting the trophy at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 22 November

Australia captain Darren Lockyer is widely expected to be the man lifting the trophy at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 22 November

Jamie Peacock, who will skipper England, says the heat will not be a problem

But England, led by Jamie Peacock, fancy their chances of success

Whoever comes out on top, organisers are hoping for a tight contest to give the international game a much-needed lift

Whoever comes out on top, tournament organisers are hoping for a tight contest to give the international game a much-needed lift
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see also
Rugby League World Cup squads
14 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup 2008 fixtures
08 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup Quiz
17 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
World Cup 2008 - players to watch
14 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup history
21 Oct 08 |  Rugby League
Rugby League World Cup on the BBC
06 Oct 08 |  Rugby League

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