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England seek redemption against France at Rugby League World Cup

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 07:20 · Archive

England face France in the Rugby League World Cup after losing to Tonga in their opening match.

England face France at Perth Rectangular Stadium needing a heavy victory to keep their Rugby League World Cup hopes alive. Their 30-12 loss to Tonga in their opening match has put them in real danger of not making the semi-finals.

France were also heavily defeated in their first game, losing 78-4 to Samoa. Coach Laurent Frayssinous has made changes to the squad for the England match, bringing in Thomas Lacans at five-eighth, Romeo Tropis at centre, and Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet on the wing, with captain Ben Garcia starting at lock.

England's qualification now depends partly on other results. If Samoa beat Papua New Guinea as expected, Samoa would move to four points. England would then need Tonga to beat Samoa in their final group game next week to have a realistic chance of reaching the semi-finals. Even then, England and Samoa would be separated by points difference, where Samoa currently hold the advantage.

England seek redemption against France at Rugby League World Cup
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In this story: England · France · Tonga · Samoa · Brian McDermott · Laurent Frayssinous · Perth

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