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16 October 2026

NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss

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NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss

France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.

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