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References
- ↑ Mohammed Abbas rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ Canterbury-Bankstown Rugby League Football Club parliament.nsw.gov.au, 24 September 1998
- ↑ RL World Cup Squads sportinglife.com
- ↑ The Lebanese squad bbc.co.uk