68-point swing and a Tonga win - how England avoid World Cup exit
England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.
BBC Sport reports: England need a few things to go their way next weekend to stay in the Men's Rugby League World Cup - but they have at least given themselves a chance.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include England, World Cup and Tonga.
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