England boss McDermott urges patience in PNG points chase
Summary
England coach Brian McDermott urged his team to stay patient against Papua New Guinea as they pursue a large win to keep their Rugby League World Cup semi-final hopes alive. England also need Samoa to lose to Tonga and must make up 68 points in points difference.Key Facts
- England face Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday at 09:05 GMT.
- England need a 68-point swing in points difference against Samoa and a Samoa loss to Tonga to reach the semi-finals.
- England beat France 82-0 in their previous match, despite taking 22 minutes to score.
- Papua New Guinea lost 64-6 to Samoa after trailing 14-6 at halftime.
- Matty Ashton keeps his place on the left wing, and Jez Litten is selected at hooker.
- Brad O’Neill is among the interchanges after McDermott chose a lineup he considers better suited to the game plan.
- Morgan Knowles is set to make his first appearance of the tournament after recovering from a calf injury.
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