Written by Brian Lowe    Tuesday, 29 October 2013 00:50    PDF
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International - International News  Special for RUGBYMag.com by
Brian Lowe  The 2013 Rugby League World Cup is underway and the
USA is set to make its debut coming off the back of what is
unquestionably its most famous victory to date, a come-from-
behind win against highly-ranked France.   The Tomahawks fought
back from a 14-10 halftime deficit to hang on for a gritty 22-18
win and they did it with only 12 men late in the game after
having a player sin-binned.  Mark Offerdahl in action for the
USA against France. A. Monod photo.The 14th edition of the RLWC
got off to a spectacular start with a thrilling doubleheader at
Millennium Stadium in Cardiff that saw Australia hold off
England and co-hosts Wales go down to the other World Cup
newbies Italy.  The Wales v Italy matchup was of particular
interest to the USA as the Tomahawks are set to tangle with the
Welsh in their second prelimi