How to watch England v Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup match after BBC axe

England face Papua New Guinea in a blockbuster Rugby League World Cup clash as the tournament enters the business end.

Brian McDermott’s side will be looking to lay down a marker against a formidable and physical Kumuls team who will feel they are more than capable of causing an upset on the international stage.

Here is everything you need to know about the clash.

The match kicks off at 9.05am on Friday, October 30, at the Wollogong Showground, Wollogong.

The game will be broadcast live free-to-air across the UK on Premier Sports 1

Coverage starts at 8.30am.

Supporters can live stream the match on Premier Sports Player, which allows views to watch on a variety of devices.

England coach Brian McDermott has made two changes to his squad ahead of this clash

Dolphins forward Morgan Knowles, formerly of St Helens, is set to make his first appearance in this year’s tournament, having been named to start at loose forward, while Hull KR's Jez Litten set to start at hooker.

Meanwhile, Kumuls boss Jason Demetriou has made a number of changes following their 64-6 defeat to Samoa last weekend.

England: AJ Brimson; Dom Young, Hugo Savala, Herbie Farnworth, Matty Ashton; George Williams, Harry Smith; Max King, Jez Litten, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Kai Pearce-Paul, Morgan Knowles.

Subs: Mikey Lewis, Sam Walters, Ethan Havard, Victor Radley, Ben Currie, Jack Welsby. Reserves: Brad O’Neill, Zach Eckersley, Kallum Watkins.

Papua New Guinea: Zac Laybutt; Robert Derby, Joshua Feledy, Nene Macdonald, Dudley Dotoi; Gairo Voro, Bailey Biondi-Odo; Epel Kapinias, Edwin Ipape, Luca Moretti, Rhyse Martin, Nixon Putt, Liam Horne.

Subs: Finley Glare, Jacob Taulani, Robert Mathias, Sanny Wabo, Valentine Richard, Zev John. Reserves: Morea Morea, Rodrick Tai, Alex Max.