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England’s Strongest 17 for the Rugby League World Cup Opener Based on Brian Mcdermott’s 38-man Squad

Four months today, England will take to the field for the first time under Brian McDermott as they face Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup and after the England boss named his 38-man performance squad for the tournament, the Serious About Rugby League writers have picked their starting XIIIs based on that squad. McDermott, […] The post England’s strongest 17 for the Rugby League World Cup opener based on Brian McDermott’s 38-man squad appeared first on Serious About Rugby League.

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