A closer look at “England Rugby League World Cup: Brian McDermott names unchanged team to face France after ”, exactly as the source publishes it. England head coach Brian McDermott has kept faith with the same 17 players who suffered a shock 18-16 defeat to Tonga in their Rugby League World Cup opener, naming an unchanged squad for Saturday's crucial Pool A clash against France in Perth. The decision means no new faces in the starting lineup or on the bench, as McDermott backs his original selections to respond to the upset loss.
The match against France is now a must-win for England, who sit bottom of their group after the opening round and cannot afford another slip-up if they hope to advance to the knockout stages. France, meanwhile, began their campaign with a narrow 28-26 victory over Samoa, putting them level on points with Tonga at the top of the pool. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.