England unchanged to face France after Tonga defeat
Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this…
BBC Sport reports: Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this Saturday.
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