Coach Shaun Wane has pledged to give a game to all seven players left out of the side which beat Samoa last weekend, which means a first World Cup appearance for Leeds Rhinos’ Mikolaj Oledzki.
England will secure a quarter-final place if they win, but France are in a similar situation after beating Greece in round one. Here’s how England could line up.
7. Scrum-half: Marc Sneyd
Has been promised a chance to make his World Cup debut and it might be a good time to give Jack Welsby a breather. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Tom Burgess
Set a strong lead last week and will be keen to get England on the front foot early. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Andy Ackers
Wane has confirmed he will play and it makes sense for him to start with Michael McIlroum rested. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Luke Thompson
A substitute last week, but might get a shot in the starting side. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: John Bateman
Available after suspension and Wane is a big fan. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Joe Batchelor
Another player promised a chance after being left out against Samoa. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com