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London Broncos mark return to Super League with a stunning win over Wakefield
London Broncos' Elliot Kear celebrates with his teammates after scoring the final try of the match

Doubles from Rhys Williams and Eddie Battye helped London secure a 42-24 win over Wakefield, their first victory in the Super League since 2014.

Wakefield started quickly with Craig Kopczak and Ryan Hampshire scoring in the first 10 minutes but Broncos got their first score since winning promotion last season through Matty Fleming, before Jacob Miller extended Wakefield’s advantage.

Williams, Kieran Dixon and Battye scored to give the Broncos the lead which they then extended to 26-18 through Matty Fozard just before half-time.

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