sport news James Tedesco credits 'special bond' between Kangaroos players key to World Cup ... trends now
View
comments
Australia skipper James Tedesco paid tribute to the 'special bond' that inspired the Kangaroos to Rugby League World Cup glory.
The Aussies were crowned world champions for a record 12th time in 16 editions of the tournament after beating Samoa 30-10 in the final at Old Trafford on Saturday (Sunday morning AEDT).
The overwhelming favourites to retain the trophy for a third time coming into the tournament, the Kangaroos lived up to their tag.
James Tedesco (middle) paid tribute to his Australian teammates after the Kangaroos won the Rugby League World Cup by beating Samoa 30-10 in the final
And Tedesco, who was named Player of the Match after scoring a try and racking up a team-best 234 running metres, said the connection between the players was the key to their success.
'It is pretty unbelievable,' he told BBC Sport after the game.
'This group of blokes came over here six or seven weeks ago and we've got
