Tonga’s gripping win over Samoa a victory for Pasifika pride at Rugby League World Cup

England’s men have been eliminated from the Rugby League World Cup on points difference after Tonga’s 20-18 victory over Samoa.
Brian McDermott’s side required Tonga to beat Samoa by 47 points or more to progress and it means it is the first time in history that England or Great Britain will not be in the last four.
Gavin Willacy’s report from the CommBank Stadium to follow …
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