A closer look at “Brian McDermott vows to fix errors as England fight to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes a”, exactly as the source publishes it. England coach Brian McDermott insists he can correct the mistakes that led to a shock 18-16 defeat by Tonga in their opening Rugby League World Cup match in Sydney. The loss leaves England needing to beat Papua New Guinea and likely Australia to avoid a group-stage exit, and McDermott says his side must improve their ball control and discipline after Tonga scored two tries from intercepts.
Tonga’s victory, inspired by Jason Taumalolo and Andrew Fifita, has blown Pool A wide open and raised questions about England’s ability to handle pressure in big games. McDermott, who took over from Wayne Bennett after the 2017 World Cup final defeat, now faces the biggest test of his tenure with his team’s tournament on the line. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.