'Half-cut from drinking 50 beers on the plane': How Russia took on the Aussies in the most one-sided league Test in history

Russia might only make one trip to the Rugby League World Cup but the memories forged in the 2000 tournament, especially in their record loss to Australia, are wild enough to last a lifetime.
Source: ABC Rugby League
'Half-cut from drinking 50 beers on the plane': How Russia took on the Aussies in the most one-sided league Test in history

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