The market's verdict

The betting market closed with France at 1.65 — an implied 56% chance. The favourite delivered.

• France: opened 1.34, closed 1.65 (56%)
• Australia: opened 3.45, closed 2.34 (40%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 22.00 (4%)

Half-time: France 22 - 12 Australia.

Australia — recent form

• 2026-07-04Australia 31-33 Ireland
• 2026-07-02Australia 17-3 Fiji

France — recent form

• 2026-07-04New Zealand 34-32 France
• 2026-07-02France 57-25 Spain U20