Samoa vs France – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Samoa vs France on and what time does it start? Samoa vs France will take place on Sunday 30th October, 2022 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is Samoa vs France taking place? Samoa vs France will take place at Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, England
Where can I get tickets for Samoa vs France? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Samoa vs France
What channel is Samoa vs France on in the UK? Samoa vs France will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream Samoa vs France in the UK? Samoa vs France can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
SAMOA
19-man squad: 1 Joseph Suaailii, 4 Stephen Crichton, 5 Brian To’o, 6 Jarome Luai, 8 Josh Papali’i, 9 Danny Levi, 10 Junior Paulo, 11 Ligi Sao, 12 Jaydn Su’a, 13 Josh Aloiai, 15 Royce Hunt, 16 Spencer Leniu, 17 Martin Taupa’u, 19 Mat Feagai, 20 Chanel Harris-Tavita, 21 Fa’amanu Brown, 23 Oregon Kaufusi, 25 Tim Lafai, 26 Ken Sio
FRANCE
19-man squad: 1 Morgan Escaré, 2 Arthur Romano, 3 Samisoni Langi, 4 Matthieu Laguerre, 5 Fouad Yaha, 6 Arthur Mourgue, 7 Tony Gigot, 8 Jordan Dezaria, 9 Alrix Da Costa, 10 Lambert Belmas, 11 Benjamin Jullien, 12 Paul Séguier, 13 Benjamin Garcia, 14 Éloi Pélissier, 15 Justin Sangaré, 16 Gadwin Springer, 17 Mickael Goudemand, 19 Corentin Le Cam, 23 César Rougé
THE PREDICTION
This is essentially a play-off to determine which nation will advance to the quarter-finals as runners-up in Group A. Samoa bounced back excellently from their mauling at the hands of England by thrashing Greece 72-4, whilst France could only defeat the Greeks by 34 points to 12 in comparison. However, France put up a much better fight vs England, losing by 24 points as opposed to 54. In what is likely to be one of the closest group games we’ve seen so far, the momentum is with Samoa who look to have now hit their straps and provided their offensive players can replicate the performance levels they showed last time out, it may be enough for them to overpower France, so consider backing Samoa to triumph.
