Great Britain slump against Papua New Guinea as winless tour ends on new low

16 November 2019 10:21
• Papua New Guinea 28-10 Great Britain• Wayne Bennett’s future to come under scrutinyGreat Britain’s underwhelming tour of the southern hemisphere came to a humiliating end when they were condemned to a 28-10 defeat by Papua New Guinea.The Lions raced into an early 10-0 lead but conceded a try on the stroke of half-time to give the Kumuls a sniff and they capitulated in alarming fashion in a dreadful second half as their hosts ran in four tries without reply. Great Britain, whose brand was revived in eager anticipation after a 12-year absence, struggled to cope with the humidity of Port Moresby and the physical challenge of the Kumuls as they succumbed to only a second defeat by Papua New Guinea. Related: Wayne Bennett has failed as Great Britain Lions coach The @PNGKumulsRL have defeated the Great Britain Lions 28 - 10 at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.It is the Kumuls first win over the Lions since 1992.#RugbyLeague #IntRL #GBRLLions pic.twitter.com/B4EakVC5Oj Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian