But for the one-man team that I was, it was definitely a challenge.

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Bounding all over Asia with an exuberance that approaches a frenzy, he's a one-man cheerleading team.

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But the experiences of one eight-man team illustrated how the courage and reputation of the elite force could not guarantee success.

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Stevens, though outwardly calm, is regarded as an extraordinarily passionate and hard-working man, described by his own college basketball coach as one of the most selfless and team-oriented players he's ever seen.

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The United States, meanwhile, were without injured world number one Tiger Woods as well as having a total of six debutants in their 12-man team.

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Wigan head coach Michael Maguire introduced a five-man leadership team at the DW Stadium last season but has reverted to one captain for the new Super League campaign, with loose forward Sean O'Loughlin being handed the honour.

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Salomon's older brother Bonaventure, a former national team captain, is one of the big names left out of the 18-man squad.

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Wellens, who scored one of Saints' five tries, won the Lance Todd Trophy for man of the match along with team-mate Leon Pryce.

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