- Warrington last staged a World Cup game in 1995 when New Zealand beat Tonga at Wilderspool.
- Former Wolves star Andrew Johns played hooker for Australia as they won the last World Cup to be held in England in 2000.
- Ex-Warringtonplayers Nigel Vagana and Logan Swann were in the NZ side they beat in the final.
- Wolves winger Joel Monaghan appeared in the last World Cup final when New Zealand bet Australia to the title.
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