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PNG v Australia

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Morning all, it's the final match of the group stages of the World Cup with defending champions Australia taking on Papua New Guinea in Townsville.

The fact that most bookies aren't even offering odds against an Australian victory probably tells you all you need to know about the likely outcome.

But England coach Tony Smith and his beleagured squad will still be slightly concerned. If PNG somehow pulled off the biggest upset in the history of the tournament, England would be on the next flight home.

Australia have named a new-look side from the line-up which thrashed England last week, with Terry Campese - the nephew of union legend David - starting at stand-off.

Let us know your thoughts on the match here.

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comment by hullfclaydee (U1628952)

posted Nov 9, 2008

Go Stanley, go.What guts & desire from PNG.

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comment by RLNUMBER1 (U9757484)

posted Nov 9, 2008

would love to see PNG win today but i doubt it will happen. they have been a joy to watch. pride, passion, unity. 3 vital components that our "team" can only dream about.

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comment by HailThePocketRocket (U9450635)

posted Nov 9, 2008

the kumuls are playing with true pride. england could learn a thing or two.
come on stan and the lads, stick it to them.

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comment by Lohengrin (U2985696)

posted Nov 9, 2008

Looking at the text updates I noticed that PNG should be winning judging by the TRY PNG etc only to see the points awarded to Australia. Sadly, I presume the latter to be the case.

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comment by chrismoho2k8 (U12273483)

posted Nov 9, 2008

they really are showing true grit and determination. Hope they get in for a score before the end

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comment by HailThePocketRocket (U9450635)

posted Nov 9, 2008

Woohoo!

magic

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comment by BlakBruker (U1647588)

posted Nov 9, 2008

Why don't the England management team find out where the PNG's buy their pride from so we can get some. Seems like a massive oversight to miss somethingt hats so important whistle

Meanwhile, back in the real world....

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comment by chrismoho2k8 (U12273483)

posted Nov 9, 2008

Yey theyve scored! well done png

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comment by corzellian (U9314173)

posted Nov 9, 2008


Not even odds of 500-1 in a two horse race?

Seem to remember the Aussie cricketers at Headingley having a punt on the opposition at those kind of odds!

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comment by PNGguyinuk (U13651719)

posted Nov 11, 2008

I'll tell you guys this - at least our scoreline was a little bit more respectable than the Australia v England scoreline.

Just wished PNG was pooled in the other 2 groups!

The flipping referee cost us the game against England in Townsville.

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