Overview
- Organisers have published kick-off times for the Pool B match in Sydney and listed local and international start times for broadcasters to follow.
- Seven Network will show the game free in Australia on 7plus and 7mate while Premier Sports holds distribution rights across more than 120 countries.
- Both teams’ starting 1–13 and named replacements are confirmed, with Samoa featuring several NRL stars and France relying heavily on players from Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique.
- Ashley Klein is named as the referee and Chris Butler is the senior review official for the fixture.
- Coverage guides recommend paid Premier Sports subscriptions for many markets and suggest VPNs such as NordVPN to access geo‑restricted streams, with outlets advising viewers to respect service terms and legal limits.