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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

What do England need to avoid early exit from Rugby League World Cup?

England’s semi-final hopes rest on a game between Samoa and Tonga in Sydney - (Getty)

England’s hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals may rest on an encounter between Samoa and Tonga as Brian McDermott’s side look to keep their chances alive.

An opening defeat to an impressive Tonga put England on the back foot in Australia, with just two teams progressing from a joint table of Pools B and C.

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