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McDermott explains Connor exclusion and England's World Cup game plan
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McDermott explains Connor exclusion and England's World Cup game plan

📅 Published: October 05, 2026 at 11:44 ✍️ Published by: Sporty Picks Editor Reporting via SportyAI Editorial

Brian McDermott has consistently talked about England having a "point of difference" in the Rugby League World Cup but eyebrows were raised when the head coach opted to leave Jake Connor out of the squad again.

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