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England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt

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England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but look set to miss out on the semi-finals following their opening loss to Tonga

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England beat Papua New Guinea but World Cup hopes in doubt

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