Players missing from World Cup

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This Thread for any players who were likely to be playing in forthcoming Rugby League World Cup but will be missing due to injury or another reason.

I'll start by letting you know that England's World Cup hopes received a setback when Bradford's outstanding forward Sam Burgess was told he must undergo shoulder surgery which will force him to miss the tournament.

He was named young player of the year for 2007 after an outstanding first full season in Super League and made a try-scoring debut for Great Britain against New Zealand last October at the age of 18.

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**COUGH**
Scott PRINCE
**COUGH**
Australian HALFBACK
**COUGH**
Broken Arm
**COUGH**

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**COUGH**
Scott PRINCE
**COUGH**
Australian HALFBACK
**COUGH**
Broken Arm
**COUGH**

Not if he does return by round 26

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This Thread for any players who were likely to be playing in forthcoming Rugby League World Cup but will be missing due to injury or another reason.

I'll start by letting you know that England's World Cup hopes received a setback when Bradford's outstanding forward Sam Burgess was told he must undergo shoulder surgery which will force him to miss the tournament.

He was named young player of the year for 2007 after an outstanding first full season in Super League and made a try-scoring debut for Great Britain against New Zealand last October at the age of 18.

A real shame for Sam,i was looking for him to burst onto the world cup as a bit of an unknown to the people who dont watch SL.Still he is young and will hopefully come back stronger.His tackling style is sometimes of the SBW mould,and that will often lead to shoulder problems.

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Not if he does return by round 26

thurston could be confined to a wheelchair and he'd still get picked over prince

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thurston could be confined to a wheelchair and he'd still get picked over prince

Or playing Union in France??

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Leeds Whinos have just announced Clinton Toopi is out between 9 -12 months with serious knee ligament inujury so New Zealand will also be without him for World Cup.

It must be heartbreaking for Toopi as he only just returned after 4 months out following dislocating his shoulder.

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Leeds Whinos have just announced Clinton Toopi is out between 9 -12 months with serious knee ligament inujury so New Zealand will also be without him for World Cup.

It must be heartbreaking for Toopi as he only just returned after 4 months out following dislocating his shoulder.

.....and not forgeting that Kiwis will probably without Sonny Bill Williams for World Cup after he did a runner.

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I know hes not everones cup of tea,but he would likely have been in the 17..
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/news/olo...-18764476.html

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Well after tonight's match Willie Mason will be missing the World Cup, needing a full knee reconstruction. On form shouldn't be selected though.

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O'Loughlin to sit out World Cup

England have suffered another World Cup blow with the news that Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out after failing to overcome a shoulder injury.

The forward made an abortive comeback six weeks ago after breaking a shoulder blade in May and scans have revealed the bone has still not fully healed.

"He will not be ready for the World Cup which is another blow for England and for him," said Wigan coach Brian Noble.

England coach Tony Smith is already without Bradford prop Sam Burgess.

The Bulls teenager will miss the competition, which begins on 26 October, to undergo shoulder surgery.

O'Loughlin's injury is also a setback for Wigan ahead of the Super League play-offs.

"It's a shame for the lad but clearly he now needs to rest it for at least four weeks before he can start training again," added Noble.

Source: BBC

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Well after tonight's match Willie Mason will be missing the World Cup, needing a full knee reconstruction. On form shouldn't be selected though.

Thats a blow for Tonga,but as you say,on form probably wouldnt have made their squad

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Another one bites the dust,ex London Bronco as well
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugb...ue/7615068.stm

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2 more out..not too bothered about Newton,as he is a ticking time-bomb,but Andy Lynch has had a very good season....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugb...ue/7604682.stm

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Gareth Raynor out now,in what was already a below par back line
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugb...ue/7629764.stm