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Ex-England boss Wayne Bennett backs World Cup going ahead without Aussies and Kiwis
Gary Carter
2:55 ET, Jul 24 2021
WAYNE Bennett believes World Cup wreckers Australia and New Zealand could and maybe should find the show going on without them.
It was also revealed England star Tom Burgess delayed his wedding to play for his country.
5 Wayne Bennett insists clubs should not stand in the way of players wanting to play in the World CupCredit: Getty
Player leaders Down Under are furious the call to withdraw from the tournament if it is played this year was made behind their backs.
And postponing for a year would kill it as it would put it up against football’s worldwide showpiece.