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France will be the underdog at the Rugby League World Cup which kicks off this Friday in Melbourne. The country was once a powerhouse in the sport, making the final of the tournament in 1954 and 1968. But, with the help of Rugby League immortal, Andrew Johns, the French could be set for a renaissance.

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By Adrian Arciuli

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France will be the underdog at the Rugby League World Cup which kicks off this Friday in Melbourne. The country was once a powerhouse in the sport, making the final of the tournament in 1954 and 1968. But, with the help of Rugby League immortal, Andrew Johns, the French could be set for a renaissance.

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