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England Wheelchair men face France in World Cup Final

Tom and Joe Coyd are leading the charge to second successive title for England Wheelchair men's side.

  • England Wheelchair men face France in the Rugby League World Cup Final on Friday, November 13th.
  • A second successive World Cup win would take England Wheelchair men's side to unparalleled heights in Rugby League.

Tom Coyd, head coach of England Wheelchair men, and his brother Joe are looking to lead the team to a second successive World Cup title. The brothers have been at the forefront of the team's success, with Tom having been in charge for six years and Joe scoring 12 tries on the way to their last national team success.

The task of securing a second world title in a row is already a tall task, but Tom has battled with what he feels is an even tougher challenge throughout the tournament - coaching his brother. He said, 'Coaching my brother is the hardest thing I've ever done from a work perspective, but it's also the most rewarding.'

Why this matters: A second successive World Cup win would be a significant achievement for England Wheelchair men's side.

What this means for you: If you're a fan of England Wheelchair men's side, the outcome of the final may affect your team's chances in future tournaments.

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