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What has gone wrong on Great Britain’s tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea?

The Lions have lost three matches so far and wrap up the trip against the Kumuls on Saturday.

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Great Britain’s much-anticipated return from 12 years in hibernation is turning out to be a huge anti-climax with three defeats already on their four-match tour of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Here, the PA news agency looks at what has gone wrong so far for the Lions as they prepare to wrap up the tour against the Kumuls in Port Moresby on Saturday.

Have the results so far been a surprise?

England v Tonga – Rugby League World Cup – Semi Final – Mount Smart Stadium
Tonga’s passionate fans have enjoyed two remarkable victories (NRL handout/PA)

Did the Lions get their squad selection wrong, in particular by picking six half-backs and one specialist centre in a 24-man squad?

Sam Burgess File Photo
Sam Burgess has been a massive loss for the Lions (Nigel French/PA)

Is coach Wayne Bennett secure in the job?

Wayne Bennett is coming under pressure to keep his job (RFL handout/PA)
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