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Steelers suffer early wheelchair rugby blow in GB loss

Chris Bond has scored 12 tries but Australia tasted an opening-round wheelchair rugby loss in Paris. (Jeff Crowe/AAP PHOTOS)

The Steelers' bid for Paralympic wheelchair rugby glory hangs by a thread after slumping to defeat at the hands of Great Britain. 

Australia were beaten 58-55 in their pool B opener at Champs-de-Mars Arena on Thursday and now face a daunting task to reach the semi-finals and contend for a medal.

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