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England got off to a perfect start to the Wheelchair Rugby World Cup with a 38-8 victory over Australia. Joe Coyd, Jack Brown, and Nathan Collins scored two tries each, as the hosts set up his marker early in London’s Copperbox arena. England, the 2008 winners, have missed out on two finals and are favorites for the title alongside defending champions France. Lewis King scored on his Rugby World Cup debut and Collins scored his four goals. Self-proclaimed ‘Wheelchair Rugby League, the sport follows many of the principles of its running game and is characterized by crisp tackling, brilliant ball handling, tough defense, skill, athleticism, and speed.
We also pride ourselves on our inclusiveness, allowing disabled and able-bodied players to play on the same team at all levels, and allowing male and female players to compete together. In front of a sporting record crowd of 3,033, Australia started stronger and shortly after Diab disallowed a try for Karim, they were forced to go out to his line in goal and Rob his Hawkins. An error gave Karim the first result. England played patiently, but after 19 minutes Coyd, coach Tom’s brother, came into play. This try, combined with the introduction of Brown, one of his two 2008 World Champions, to continue playing for England gave them a spark, and Shortly after, Koid scored his second try.
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The momentum was then on for England as Brown and Seb Bechara began to influence the game and Weeraloo also conceded a penalty. Spain beat Ireland 55-32 in the opening game of the eight-team tournament, also in Group A, with Teo Gonzalez finishing with 25 points. World 2008 Phil He Roberts of England, his champions, gave Ireland the lead early on, but the Spaniard soon dominated the game and in the first half he scored 30 unanswered points. Earned.
Ireland captain Peter Johnston Jr led the team with his 4 tries and 4 goals, but Spain emerged victorious. King and Collins contributed goals to keep them in the lead, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement ahead of their next game against Spain on Sunday. “I think we blew up some cobwebs. They’re a special team,” Brown told BBC Sport. ‘Australia really showed their class, but I think the British wanted more. I was a little apprehensive, but Tom gave me the confidence to trust the process and live up to the hype. Yes, it is very special.”
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