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Cronk leaves Sheens Blue with envy

Cooper Cronk at Kangaroos training. (Getty)

Watching Cooper Cronk strut his stuff with the Australian side this week, Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens can only shake his head.

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Schedule: Four Nations dates

Live scores: France v Australia

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Coffs Harbour-born France fullback Clint Greenshields refuses to give up on a dream of defeating rugby league powerhouse, Australia .

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Sheens looks ahead with French battle

Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens says Saturday's Four Nations rugby league match is about gearing for the final.

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Steve Price dumped as Warriors captain

Steve Price has been replaced as Warriors captain by Simon Mannering following a disappointing season.

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Michael Jennings at Kangaroos training. (Getty)

Sheens denies fielding Australia B

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