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Andy Hampson

Wales beaten by the Cook Islands at Rugby League World Cup

Wales conceded two quickfire tries in the second half to slip to a battling 18-12 defeat to the Cook Islands in their World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Tries from Rhodri Lloyd and Ollie Olds either side of an Anthony Gelling effort gave the predominantly part-time Welsh a 12-8 interval lead on a chilly evening at Leigh Sports Village.

The tide began to turn after the break and back-to-back scores from Davvy Moale and Steve Marsters snatched victory for a Cook Islands side boasting plenty of top-level experience in the UK and Australia.

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