20 October 2026

England unchanged to face France after Tonga defeat

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England unchanged to face France after Tonga defeat

Brian McDermott keeps faith with the England team beaten by Tonga as they bid to revive their Rugby League World Cup campaign against France in Perth this Saturday.

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