Rugby League World Cup: England vs Papua New Guinea live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for quarter-final

Nov 17, 2017

SAM BURGESS is set to make his comeback from injury as England target a semi-final spot in the Rugby League World Cup.

After going off against Australia in the tournament opener, the forward has made a miraculous recovery from knee ligament damage and lines up against Papua New Guinea.

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Burgess played on briefly despite the physio signalling that he should come off

Rugby League mad PNG got through to the quarters after cruising through their group, seeing off the USA, Wales and Ireland with ease.

England suffered that loss to the Kangaroos in the curtain-raiser, but have come back strongly with comfortable run-outs against Lebanon and France.

Josh Hodgson hopes Eng,and can overpower Papua New Guinea — Josh Hodgson hopes England can overpower Papua New Guinea

What time is kick-off?

THIS match takes place on Sunday, November 19.

Set your alarm because kick-off is at 5am UK time.

Which channel is it on?

YOU can watch this game live on BBC TWO, with coverage starting at 4.45am.

Or join us in SunSport, where we will have a LIVE blog running so you don’t miss any of the action.

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Josh Hodgson gets to grips with Lebanon star Adam Doueihi during the 29-10 group win fgor England last week

What is the team news?

BURGESS IS BACK

Here's how we line up for our #rlwc2017 quarter final clash with PNG this weekend

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— England Rugby League (@England_RL) November 14, 2017

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