![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/england-star-sent-flying-from-wheelchair-after-tackle-in-rugby-league-world-cup/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Untitled-1-6.jpg&description=England's Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup captain Tom Halliwell felt the brute force of a challenge from an Aussie opponent in their opening match of the tournamentHalliwell is left in a heap on the ground An England star was on the receiving end of a brutal challenge during the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup. In the side's opening match of the tournament, skipper Tom Halliwell was clattered by Australia's Bayley McKenna which sent him flying forward on to the floor. "Oh wow, biggest shot of the night! Halliwell rattled out of his chair! Huge collision!,' the commentators exclaimed. 'Wow, look at that! Guess who is in amongst it again, it's Bayley McKenna.' Thankfully, he was unharmed and the leader of the team soldiered on and led his side to a 38-8 victory over Australia. Man-of-the-match Jack Brown was the star of the show at Copper Box Arena with a brace of tries during an all-action display, while Joe Coyd and Nathan Collins also helped themselves to doubles. Collins produced 16 points in total with Lewis King the other try scorers for Tom Coyd's side, who had watched Ireland and Spain produce an entertaining clash to get the tournament under way earlier today. England, 2008 winners and two-time beaten finalists, are favourites for the title along with holders France. England's Elliott Whitehead out to "rectify" Papua New Guinea devastation Halliwell managed just 56 minutes in the last World Cup but has since established himself as a mainstay in the side since, taking the reins as captain for the first time in June. Ahead of the tournament, Halliwell said he believes the World Cup gives the sport a huge chance on the biggest stage. "To be on a level platform is massive for us," he told BBC Sport. "Winning the tournament would be a huge success but the bigger thing is creating a legacy for the next generation. We just want to get more people involved in the sport, both playing and in support roles, and this is the perfect opportunity. An England star felt t){kind=link}
England’s Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup captain Tom Halliwell felt the brute force of a challenge from an Aussie opponent in their opening match of the tournament
An England star was on the receiving end of a brutal challenge during the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
In the side’s opening match of the tournament, skipper Tom Halliwell was clattered by Australia’s Bayley McKenna which sent him flying forward on to the floor. “Oh wow, biggest shot of the night! Halliwell rattled out of his chair! Huge collision!,” the commentators exclaimed. “Wow, look at that! Guess who is in amongst it again, it’s Bayley McKenna.”
Thankfully, he was unharmed and the leader of the team soldiered on and led his side to a 38-8 victory over Australia. Man-of-the-match Jack Brown was the star of the show at Copper Box Arena with a brace of tries during an all-action display, while Joe Coyd and Nathan Collins also helped themselves to doubles.
Collins produced 16 points in total with Lewis King the other try scorers for Tom Coyd’s side, who had watched Ireland and Spain produce an entertaining clash to get the tournament under way earlier today. England, 2008 winners and two-time beaten finalists, are favourites for the title along with holders France.