RLWC21: Debutants Greece give France a run for their money

Another one for the history books.
Greece made their first appearance ever in the Rugby League world cup yesterday.
The debutants took on the hosts of the first ever Rugby League World Cup, France at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster.

Rugby league in Greece was deemed illegal because of a dispute over the sport’s governing body. It was only in August the Greek Rugby League Association (now the Greek Rugby League Federation) was recognised by the Greek government.

Despite their challenges which included dodging police raids, secret matches at Midnight and even training without lights at night sometimes, the Greek team gave France a run for their money.

First half ended 20 - 0 in favor of France.
Second half saw Siteni Taukamo score the first try for Greece with a conversion from Lachlan Ilias. The Greeks fought really hard but France dominated, emerging winners of the match by 34 - 12.

History Makers 🇬🇷
1. Chaise Robinson
2. Siteni Taukam
3. Terry Constantinou
4. Nick Mougios
5. Johnny Mitsias


6. Lachlan Ilias


7. Jordan Meads


8. Robert Tuliatu


9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Sebastian Sell
11. Mitchell Zampetides
12. Nicholas Flocas
13. Billy Magoulias
14. Jake Cambos
15. Myles Gal
16. Theodoros Nianiakas
17. Aris Dardamanis
18. Lian Sue-Tin

Below is the breakdown of scores for Match Day 3

France 🇨🇵 Vs 🇬🇷 Greece
Try - Jordan Dezaria 🇨🇵
Conversion - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Penalty - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Try - Tony Gigot 🇨🇵
Conversion - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Try - Benjamin Julien 🇨🇵
Conversion - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵

Half Time
🇨🇵(20 - 0) 🇬🇷

Try - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Conversion - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Try - Siteni Taukam 🇬🇷
Conversion - Lachlan Ilias 🇬🇷
Penalty - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Try - Benjamin Julien 🇨🇵
Conversion - Arthur Mourgue 🇨🇵
Try - Nick Mougios 🇬🇷
Conversion - Lachlan Ilias 🇬🇷
Full Time
🇨🇵 ( 34 - 12)🇬🇷

Benjamin Garcia 🇨🇵 was named the Official CazooUK player of the Match.

Fixtures for Day 4
Tonga 🇹🇴 Vs 🇵🇬Papua New Guinea
6:30pm GMT
Totally Wicked Stadium

Source: Rugby League World Cup 21