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Article: Rugby League: Group by Group Guide.(Sports)
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- The Racing Post (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 28, 2000
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GROUP ONE
England (Coach John Kear, ex-Sheffield/Huddersfield): Captain Andy Farrell and St Helens scrum-half Sean Long stand out in a team otherwise strangely devoid of stars. But at least every player will be of genuine Super League standard.
Australia (Chris Anderson, Melbourne): Stars in every position. Newcastle half-back Andrew Johns was voted the world's outstanding player in 1999; 1995 winning captain Brad Fittler is still at the peak of his powers; giant winger Wendell Sailor is unstoppable; and second row Gorden Tallis rarely comes off second best ...