Rugby League World Cup: Greece look to future after historic journey just to play tournament in England ends

Greece played three games at the Rugby League World Cup and lost three. They were forced to play home qualifiers at midnight and behind closed doors due to the sport being outlawed in Greece. The Greek Rugby Football Federation was granted government recognition in July this year. Head coach Steve Georgallis wants to grow the game in the country. He grew up playing rugby league in Australia and Greece and wants it to become part of the national team. He also wants the team to get into schools and communities.

Georgallis has selected a team for the Rugby League World Cup in England. He selected players from Greece's domestic competition. Greece won the tournament. Jordan Meads is the captain of the team. The team won't forget their journey. Georgall is proud of his players. They played against England at Bramall Lane. Greek players will go back to their home country and coach. It is important for Georgalis that they can play on a big stage. Some of them will retire and go on to coach there. There will be benefits for Greece. "The people in Greece will see that and they won’t just think it's another heritage team," he says.