International Tour – Australia vs France Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Australia vs France taking place? Wednesday 7th July, 2021 – 11:00 (UK)
Where is Australia vs France taking place? Lang Park, Brisbane
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs France? Check each nation’s official Rugby Union website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Australia vs France on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs France? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
This match was due to take place in Sydney but a covid outbreak there has shifted the fixture over to Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium where the third of three tests will also be held. The Wallabies will be welcomed by an unrestricted crowd, though, and that will make for a hugely enjoyable atmosphere on Wednesday night as France start their tour in a cauldron. France head coach Fabien Galthie is missing a fair chunk of his first-choice side and has opted for as much experience as possible in this tough first test since that devastating defeat by Scotland on the last day of the Six Nations. France have not beaten Australia away from home since 1990 and just six times since with the Wallabies winning the other 18. This young French side is good enough to cause an upset at some point across this tour but it looks unlikely to come in the first test so take Australia to cover -5 in what could be a nervous start for both sides. The last two matches between them, a win apiece, were settled by a margin of three and two points.
