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World Cup - Golden Lions - Frank Myler
World Cups (2) - Great Britain 1960, 1970 Details from the Sportal Rugby League World Cup 2000 Greatest Players site Widnes stand-off Frank Myler was one of the surprise selections for the World Cup in England in 1960, especially as he was completely untried at international level. The selectors made a wise choice, however, for Myler formed a sensationally successful half-back partnership with the more flamboyant Alex Murphy.In his first game, a 23-8 win against New Zealand at Bradford, he grabbed a magnificent try and repeated the dose in his second match, a 33-7 drubbing of France at Swinton. Myler played his part nobly in the World Cup decider at Odsal against Australia. His defence was more to the fore than his undoubted attacking skills as a torrid battle in atrocious conditions went Britain's way 10-3. By 1970 Myler was the only man of any nation left playing from the 1960 tournament. He had just returned from Australia after captaining the last Great Britain team to win the Ashes and was expected to lead the Lions to victory in the World Cup on home soil. Frank had by that stage reverted to centre and initially everything went well. Britain won all their preliminary fixtures - 11-4 against Australia at Leeds, 6-0 against the French at Castleford and 27-17 against the Kiwis at Swinton. In the final, however, at Headingley Frank's troops lost a ferocious encounter 7-12 to a resurgent Australia. Back to Golden Lions |
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