England suffered a 30-12 defeat against Tonga in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup in Perth on Saturday.
Seven Wigan Warriors players - Zach Eckersley, Harry Smith, Brad O’Neill, Luke Thompson, Junior Nsemba, Ethan Havard and Sam Walters - featured for Brian McDermott’s side at HBF Park. England will look to bounce back on Saturday against France.
5. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
England halfback Harry Smith kicks downfield against Tonga | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com
6. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
Sam Walters in action on his England debut against Tonga | Anita Reca/SWpix.com
7. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
Harry Smith puts up a kick | Peter Keleman/SWpix.com
8. England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener
England and Wigan prop Ethan Havard is tackled by Tongan defenders | Anita Reca/SWpix.com
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