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LA Rams coach hopes never to play in Australia again after Melbourne defeat

LA Rams head coach Sean McVay expressed a desire to avoid future NFL games in Australia following a 27-7 defeat at the MCG in Melbourne. The game was the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, part of a multi-year NFL Australia schedule with an option for a third game. The remark focuses on the location of games rather than performance in this match.

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LA Rams coach hopes never to play in Australia again after Melbourne defeat
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  1. 01Sean McVay said he hopes the Rams never play in Australia again
  2. 02The Rams lost 27-7 to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne
  3. 03The NFL has a multi-year deal to play games in Australia with an option for a third game

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