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'So many teams can win': closest league World Cup yet

Mitch Moses and the Kangaroos will be looking over their shoulders at this year's World Cup. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

Kangaroos playmaker Mitch Moses is predicting the 17th Rugby League World Cup will be the most competitive yet as the growing Pasifika threat levels the playing field like never before.

The 10-team, five-week extravaganza kicks off on Thursday night with the Australians opening their title defence - and quest for a fourth straight crown - against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.

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