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Wigan hooker Brad O'Neill in his first Rugby League World Cup appearance | Anita Reca/SWpix.com

Gallery: Wigan Warriors stars in action as England defeated by Tonga in Rugby League World Cup opener

England were defeated by Tonga in their Rugby League World Cup opener on Saturday

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.

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