McDermott blames ‘harsh’ Rugby League World Cup format as exit looms
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‘You’ve got to hit the ground running, which we didn’t do’ Coach bemoans 10-team structure and Tonga defeat Brian McDermott has conceded England’s hopes of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals may already be over, the head coach blaming the tournament’s “harsh” format and their opening loss to Tonga . The World Cup has been reduced to 10 nations, down from 16 four years ago. That is largely due to financi…
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- McDermott blames ‘harsh’ Rugby League World Cup format as exit loomsThe Guardian Sport