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GB amateur game ends in violence

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Great Britain's amateur rugby league under-23s friendly against a France Select in Italy was abandoned after 60 minutes following a mass brawl.

Britain were leading 22-4 in Padova, Italy, when violence erupted.

GB manager Mick Turner said: "This competition is an absolute disgrace. We'll have to think hard about taking part in events like this in future."

Claude Oabolu, coach of the French side, said: "I am desolate. Some of our players are crazy."



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