Rugby League World Cup final: Australia star Billy Slater wary of England threat

Reigning champions Australia head to the Brisbane final as heavy favourites

Billy Slater Australia Rugby League World Cup final
Australia’s Billy Slater breaks away against Fiji in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final 
(Image credit: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Australia are overwhelming favourites to retain their Rugby League World Cup crown but full-back Billy Slater is not taking anything for granted ahead of Saturday’s final against England.

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