Royals split over World Cup

  • 22/09/2015
(Reuters)
(Reuters)

Britain's Prince William and his brother Prince Harry will be supporting opposing teams when England face Wales in a key World Cup match at Twickenham on Saturday.

William, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and the second in line to the throne, is vice-patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

His younger brother Harry holds a similar role with England's Rugby Football Union.

"Unfortunately, I will be watching you with my brother, so I will need a Wales win more than ever!" William said as he presented the Wales squad with their tournament caps in a ceremony at London's Guildhall on Monday.

England, the tournament hosts, and Wales have been drawn in the so-called 'Pool of Death' along with two-time champions Australia.

That means at least one of rugby union's major nations is set to miss out on a quarter-final place as only the top two teams from each group goes through to the last eight.

"Whilst we have been dealt a very tough group stage, I firmly believe that, with a simple, determined, match-winning mindset, this (Wales) team can progress into the knockout stages and beyond," William said.

"I look forward to having plenty to cheer about throughout the tournament," added the prince.

AFP