Wheelaroos out to 'send a message' in pursuit of breakthrough World Cup title

Key points

• Australia's Wheelaroos are aiming for a breakthrough at the wheelchair rugby league World Cup, which begins on Friday in Wollongong. The tournament will be broadcast free-to-air in prime-time slots.
• The Wheelaroos, ranked fourth in the world, have never won a world title. Captain Bayley McKenna, who is non-disabled, says the sport's inclusive rules help attract players at every level.
• Coach Brett Clark says the team is ready to show the sport at its top level.