England's travel schedule like Steve Martin comedy - McDermott
England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and…
BBC Sport reports: England were left exhausted before the start of their Rugby League World Cup campaign because of a travel schedule straight out of Planes, Trains and Automobiles, head coach Brian McDermott says.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include England, Steve Martin and Rugby League World Cup.
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