ADRIAN Morley believes the World Cup has proved internationals are the way to grow rugby league – just as England’s 2023 series with New Zealand is under threat.
SunSport understands ‘complications’ are likely to see the Kiwis stay in the southern hemisphere next year after initially agreeing to tour.
It is believed an alternative has been lined up by bosses on this side of the world as the 13-a-side code looks to build on the popularity of the World Cup.
More than 40,000 people watched Shaun Wane’s side in Newcastle and London, well away from the sport’s traditional heartlands.
And England legend Morley says that has proved beyond doubt the way to truly grow the game here – and there should be more of it.