Brian McDermott, the England head coach, has justified his surprise decision to omit Jake Connor from England’s Rugby League World Cup squad by insisting the players selected are better suited.
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Jake Connor is shock omission from England squad for Rugby League World Cup
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- The Guardian Australia (Sport) Jake Connor is shock omission from England squad for Rugby League World Cup
- ABC News Australia's Rugby League World Cup squad is a sign of the changing times
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| Outlet | Niral Score | Adjectives | Sourcing | Sentiment | Mood |
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| The Guardian Australia (Sport)as they published this story | 86.3 | 14 | 21 | 0.0 | 68.9 |
| ABC News | 80.7 | 24 | 0 | -0.3 | 32.3 |
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