England’s men find themselves in an unusual position: they are favourites to beat Papua New Guinea in their final group game, but underdogs to emerge from the combined Groups B and C and reach the semi-finals…
Megan Wellens of Sky Sports argues that both England's men's and women's teams must tap into an underdog mentality to advance to the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. England men face Papua New Guinea on Friday needing a heavy victory and a favorable result between Tonga and Samoa, while England women play Samoa in a straight winner-takes-all clash to qualify for the final four.
The writer notes that Brian McDermott's men side faces structural disadvantages and a difficult points difference after an opening 30-12 defeat to Tonga. Wellens suggests that defying the odds to reach the semi-finals could serve as a powerful catalyst to earn English rugby league greater recognition and financial backing.
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