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Royal Navy hoping for home advantage in Challenge Cup clash, says captain

Watch: See what Royal Navy team captain Brodie Lee Butler has to say before Sunday's live coverage.

Royal Navy rugby league captain Brodie Lee Butler says the team's home advantage could be key in the second round of the Challenge Cup.

The Navy host Thatto Heath Crusaders on Sunday at Burnaby Road in Portsmouth.

The match will be broadcast live on the Forces News Facebook page with coverage beginning at 13:45 UK time and the Navy skipper is hoping that the home support will inspire them.

As well as home advantage, Butler spoke to BFBS Sport's Cath Brazier about their opposition on Sunday and defeating the RAF in round one.

You can watch his full interview in our featured video above.

Watch: How to watch Royal Navy's round two clash.

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