Tony Smith's side face Papua New Guinea in the opening game of the tournament in Australia on 25 October, and also face Australia and New Zealand in the toughest group of the 10-team competition.

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England play Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand in their group, with three teams qualifying for a semi-final berth.

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England have four autumn internationals, against Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and have secured sponsorship from Australian sponsorship group QBE for these games.

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Speaking during the interactive discussion were the representatives of Spain (on behalf of the European Union), Nauru (on behalf of the Pacific Small Island Developing States), Equatorial Guinea (on behalf of the African Group), Canada (also on behalf of Australia and New Zealand), Nepal (on behalf of the least developed countries), Bolivia, Australia, Colombia, Russian Federation and Venezuela.

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West Indies came through their first round group with a 100% record but have lost badly to Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka since then, prompting fierce criticism from supporters and ex-players.

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Take a private or group cruise watch out for special events like a tour featuring the wines of Australia and New Zealand with Schooner Woodwind on a 74-foot wooden ship, and pitch in by helping raise the sails or steer the boat.

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