The market's verdict

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

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

Half-time: Pháp 22 - 12 Úc.

Úc — recent form

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

Pháp — recent form

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