Roos make hard work of simple task

AUSTRALIA’S performance in their history-making clash with Lebanon fell well short of the polished display coach Mal Meninga was counting on in the lead-in to the quarter-finals. The score suggests a trouble-free 80 minutes, but the Kangaroos were frustrated by the stop-start nature of play while the Cedars proved to be spirited opponents. Adding to Australia’s discomfort was the unique experience of the ‘home’ crowd at Allianz Stadium favouring the opposition. The Cedars, drawn from the ranks of NRL clubs and second and thirdtier outfits in Sydney, brought a passionate army of supporters and, accompanied by drums and music, they made the Kangaroos feel like the outsiders. Commentator Mark Braybrook rated the support 80-20 in favour of Lebanon. Referee James Child contributed to the punctuated contest by blowing 21 penalties, while the…

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Official Rugby League Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2017

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