Disappointing England Beat France After Great Start : Sat Oct 23, 2021 3:28 pm
Disappointing England Beat France After Great Start Once the gnashing of teeth over the postponement of the 2021 World Cup died down, little time was wasted in organising a one-off match between France and England in Perpignan, a double header with a women's international between the same two sides. Shaun Wane took charge of his side for just the second time, if you count the game against the Combined Nations, as they took on a French side who haven't beaten England for three decades. French rugby league is certainly on the up and up following the brilliant seasons from the Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique XIII, and hopes were high locally that they might spring a surprise on the favourites as Wane blooded several new caps. READ MORE ON THIS STORY... |
Disappointing England Beat France After Great Start Once the gnashing of teeth over the postponement of the 2021 World Cup died down, little time was wasted in organising a one-off match between France and England in Perpignan, a double header with a women's international between the same two sides. Shaun Wane took charge of his side for just the second time, if you count the game against the Combined Nations, as they took on a French side who haven't beaten England for three decades. French rugby league is certainly on the up and up following the brilliant seasons from the Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique XIII, and hopes were high locally that they might spring a surprise on the favourites as Wane blooded several new caps. READ MORE ON THIS STORY... |
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