Scrapping rugby league Ashes would be ‘real blow’ to World Cup 2021

By Dave Craven
Published 29th Mar 2020, 07:51 BST
Updated 29th Mar 2020, 08:07 BST
England coach: Shaun Wane.England coach: Shaun Wane.
England coach: Shaun Wane.
Rugby League World Cup 2021 chief executive Jon Dutton admits losing the England v Australia series this autumn would be a “real blow” for next year’s competition.

Shaun Wane’s side are due to host the reigning world champions over three successive Tests in October and November at Bolton, Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium and then Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

However, with both Super League and the NRL remaining on lockdown for the foreseeable future due to coronavirus, there is a growing fear that the much-anticipated Kangaroos tour will have to be shelved.

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