World Cup 2017: Test your knowledge with the BBC Sport quiz

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Sam Burgess is part of the England squad picked by coach Wayne Bennett

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Venues: Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea; Dates: 27 October - 2 December

Coverage: Watch live coverage and highlights on BBC TV, Connected TV, online & the BBC Sport app and listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and sports extra.

England and reigning champions Australia will kick off the 2017 World Cup in Melbourne on Friday - but do you know your Cedars from your Sycamores?

Why did two Tongans take a different flight to get there? How far did Scotland have to travel?

To get you in the mood, BBC Sport has put together a World Cup-themed quiz to whet the appetite.

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You can follow the fortunes of your favourite team with live match notifications sent straight to your phone or tablet via the BBC Sport app. Line-up, kick-off, score, half-time and full-time options are available for all teams participating at the World Cup.

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