ENGLAND may face a daunting trip to a passionate Pacific island in their quest for World Cup glory.
But as yet there is no chance of heading to Australia, as they have not indicated they are willing to host any 2025 matches.
SunSport understands officials will be ‘amazed’ if the hosting rights are not given to New Zealand at this month’s International Rugby League meeting.
And that is likely to see group games played in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, meaning one of them will be paired with Shaun Wane’s side.
That may mean heading to Apia, Nuku’alofa, Suva or Port Moresby for a blockbuster clash.