s against a 77-man field -- three Canadians, 74 Americans.The women did not play.THE FORMAT: The men and wo
s against a 77-man field -- three Canadians, 74 Americans.The women did not play.THE FORMAT: The men and wo
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Wayne Bennett will take charge of England for the first time in their Four Nations opener against New Zealand in Yorkshire on Sunday, and the job in front of him could potentially be the biggest challenge of his distinguished career.Englands passion for rugby league can never be questioned but they have struggled for decades to transfer it into trophies.The hosts will start their Four Nations campaign at the John Smiths Stadium in Huddersfield, little more than one kilometre from the site of The George Hotel, the birthplace of rugby league in 1895.Fast forward 121 years and the success-starved England fans are hoping their national team will be re-born under the guidance of Bennett.The English fans have a right to be excited with the seven-time NRL premiership-winning coach in charge, but they must also be a little nervous; if Bennett cant lead them to success it is difficult to imagine who can.Realistically, and with no disrespect to Scotland, there are just three contenders for the Four Nations title; Bennett is arguably the games greatest ever coach but does he have what it takes to make England successful?England have not been the No. 1-ranked international rugby league team in more 40 years and, outside the Great Britain umbrella, they have NEVER won a major trophy; they last real success of any note in the 1946 Ashes series.So what are the top five qualities that Bennett will bring to make England a genuine chance of making history this tournament?BeliefEngland dont have the strength in depth that Australia and New Zealand enjoy, but they do have quality players.Sam, George and Tom Burgess, James Graham, Josh Hodgson, Elliott Whitehead, Sam Tomkins, Gareth Widdop, Mike Cooper and Zak Hardaker have all enjoyed varying degrees of success in the NRL, and this experience has made them better players.This is where Bennett comes in; his ability to get the best out of his players, and instill self-belief, could be the ingredient they need.I think the big turning point for them has been about 10 English players in the Australian competition now,?Bennett said when appointed England coach early in 2016.Its a little bit like Origin 30-odd years ago when we brought the Queenslanders who were in New South Wales back to play for Queensland; it made all the difference.Thats why their game is improving. Theyre playing with the best and against the best in Australia. They dont go into these games lacking any confidence as they may have done in the past.Game AwarenessDespite being 66-years-old, Wayne Bennett has one of the sharpest minds in rugby league and his knowledge of the game is second to none.Bennett has coached for more than 800 games at club and international level across 30 years, and he boasts a highly impressive winning percentage in the 60s.His ability to adapt to changing styles and trends serves only to highlight his acute game awareness, and this could be another key attribute during Englands Four Nations campaign.Winning MentalityBennett has a track record of success at club and international level, and he is certain to infuse his winning mentality into Englands players.Seven NRL premierships coupled with World Cup success as New Zealands assistant coach in 2008, when the Kiwis conquered Australia, proves Bennett knows how to win.Wayne is quite rightly regarded as the outstanding coach of his generation and I am delighted that we have been able to secure his services, Rugby Football League chief executive Nigel Wood said in announcing his new coach.The mental game, as in any sport, often represents the difference between winning and losing; and with Bennett in charge, England are now better placed to have that psychological edge.Knowledge of Opposition PlayersThere are very few secrets in rugby league, but nobody is more informed about players than Wayne Bennett.His extensive experience working with the Australian and New Zealand players is more valuable to the hosts than any scouting mission, and he will have Englands players well versed in the strengths and weaknesses of every man they face in the tournament.England, as noted above, now also have the benefit of 10 players with NRL experience but none of them would study opposition players as comprehensively as Bennett, and the coachs intelligence will be key to their chances of lifting the trophy in late November.Personal MotivationThis could possibly Englands most significant advantage.Its no secret that Wayne Bennett coveted a return to the Kangaroos coaching position, and the fact he was overlooked in favour of Mal Meninga works in Englands favour.It is difficult to find a prouder or more determined person in rugby league, and Bennett -- while he wont admit it publicly -- will be highly motivated to prove some people wrong.He has nothing to prove when you look at his coaching resume, but it is safe to say that the fire will be burning inside and he will go to any lengths to ensure his team is timed to the last second.He will be fully aware that an England victory will give his players, the home nation and, probably most importantly, Wayne Bennett great satisfaction.Key Stats:England have never won a major trophy as a single nation.Englands series victory over New Zealand in 2015 was their first series triumph for eight years.England have beaten Australia only twice in a rugby league Test -- and not at all since 1995.UBET Odds and Verdict$1.53 Australia$4.00 New Zealand$5.25 England$151 ScotlandEngland enter the Four Nations third in the world rankings, behind New Zealand and Australia, but the No. 1 ranking is up for grabs.Wayne Bennett will make England stronger but Australia are hurting too after losing their top billing and the Four Nations crown two years ago.New Zealand are the reigning champions and the current world No. 1, and they have arrived in Britain with a strong squad; they will take some beating, too, but the UBET odds tell a story.While a Kangaroos tournament win is no longer the formality it once was, it is difficult to see anything but an Australia win on this occasion; the other final berth is a toss of the coin, and may just come down to home ground advantage. 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Grey Running Shoes .com) - Manchester City midfielder David Silva is expected to miss the next four weeks because of a calf problem. A year away from golfs return to the Olympics after a 112-year absence, IOC President Thomas Bach said it would be good if the sport had a wide range of players from as many countries as possible competing for medals.And thats what it delivered -- 41 countries in the mens and womens competition -- an example of golfs global appeal.But the story of celebrated return has become more about whos not playing.Jordan Spieth will be watching from home, still wondering if he should have set aside his personal concerns and gone to Rio de Janeiro. Rory McIlroy said he wont be watching at all, citing the Zika virus and then taking a swipe at golf as an Olympic sport by saying he would watch the sports that matter.Of eligible players, 21 men said they would not be going, nearly half of them citing concerns about Zika.The women have carried the torch for golf, with only one player declining to go because of the mosquito-borne virus that has been linked to birth defects. Stacy Lewis has questioned whether the men make too much money to care about the Olympics.She is getting married in the fall, and hearing so many men cite Zika because they plan to start families caused her to probe deeper into the threat.I talked to a lot of different people and basically went into the conversation thinking in my head, `OK, give me a reason why I shouldnt go. And none of those people ever gave me a reason why I should not go, Lewis said.I want to be a part of the Olympics, she said. .I think the Olympics are bigger than any golf tournament on the planet. Its bigger than the Masters. Its bigger than the U.S. Open. Its bigger than the Womens Open. Its the biggest thing out there, and I want to be a part of that.None of the top four in mens golf will be part of the Rio Games. The men will have only eight of the top 20 in the world, including Masters champion Danny Willett of England and British Open champion Henrik Stenson of Sweden.The women will have nine of 10, only because South Korea has five players in the top 10 and countries only are allowed to send four.The mens competition is Aug. 11-14, followed by the women on Aug. 17-20. Regardless of who plays, medals will be distributed to a golfer for the first time since George Lyon of Canada won the gold in St. Louis against a 77-man field -- three Canadians, 74 Americans.The women did not play.THE FORMAT: The men and women will compete in medal play over 72 holes, justt like they do throughout the golf season.dddddddddddd The International Golf Federation has been criticized for not having a team format, which might have given some players motivation to attend. Ty Votaw, the vice presidents of the IGF, has said player support was imperative in golfs bid to get back in the Olympics, and most of them wanted a 72-hole format.THE COURSE: For the longest time, the biggest headache in golfs return to the Olympics was getting the golf course built. American golf architect Gil Hanse was selected to design Olympic Golf Course in Barra da Tijuca, and it was delayed because of politics and environmental lawsuits. A test event was not held until March and involved nine Brazilian players. The course could be the star of the Olympics. It is to become Rios only public course when the Olympics are over to help grow the sport.MALE FAVORITE: Stenson is the highest-ranked player at No. 5 and coming off arguably the greatest final round in a major when he won The Open at Royal Troon. He would be considered a favorite for the mens gold along with two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, Sergio Garcia of Spain, Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose. Andy Murray won a gold medal in tennis before he won a Grand Slam event, and that could be a strong possibility in golf. Garcia, Fowler, Patrick Reed and Matt Kuchar are among the highest-ranked players to have never won a major.FEMALE FAVORITE: Womens golf doesnt have as much depth as the men, and there are fewer surprises in the big events. While the Koreans have strength in numbers, the favorites start with Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Brooke Henderson of Canada, a pair of teenagers who are No. 1 and No. 2 in the world, and who won the first two majors in the LPGA season. Lexi Thompson is the highest-ranked American and a major champion. Lewis is the most accomplished American, though she is going on two years without a victory.THE FUTURE: The biggest competition might be a year after the Olympics, when the IOC votes which events will be part of the Tokyo Games, and whether golf remains part of the Olympic program beyond 2020. Golfs future has taken a big hit with so many male stars pulling out, and the IGF has said it hopes the IOC will consider the myriad problems in Brazil in assessing the withdrawals. 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