Samoa produced a dominant performance to beat France 78-4 in a one-sided Men's Rugby League World Cup group game in Parramatta. The Pacific side ran in 14 tries, with four coming from Melbourne Storm star Sualauvi Fa’alogo.
Stephen Crichton also made a major contribution, scoring a try and kicking 11 conversions. France, despite being a team filled with Super League players, struggled badly throughout the match. Their only points came from a try by Catalans Dragons full-back Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet just before the half-hour mark.
The result was a shocking display for France, who were unable to contain Samoa's attack for most of the contest. Samoa's commanding win sends a strong early message in the tournament.
Samoa are looking to repeat their run to the 2022 World Cup final, when they beat England 27-26 in the semi-final at the Emirates Stadium. That tight, high-stakes victory showed the team's ability to perform under pressure, and this emphatic win suggests they are building momentum once again.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing