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Underdogs? We like that tag, says England captain Williams

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Published 16 Oct 2026, 14:26 BST1 min read

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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.

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