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The Wallabies host Les Bleus in the second round of the Nations Championship on Saturday
After an exhilarating opening round of the Nations Championship, the tournament continues this weekend with another set of bumper fixtures.
In the second game of the day Australia play host to France, with both sides smarting after narrow defeats seven days ago.
The Wallabies were edged out by Ireland in Sydney in a 33-31, while France were pipped by New Zealand in Christchurch in the first game of the competition.
Here is everything you need to know
What time is Australia v France?
Australia v France kicks off at 8.40am on Saturday, July 11.
Coverage for the match at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, begins at 8.10am.
What channel is the game on?
The game is being shown live and for free on ITV1. Coverage starts at 8.10am.
What about live streaming?
You can stream the match via ITV’s app, ITVX.
You will need a valid TV licence and an account to watch.
Teams
Wallabies: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Declan Meredith, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Josh Canham, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Josh Nasser, 1 Angus Bell
Replacements: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 James Slipper, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Lachlan Shaw, 20 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Jock Campbell, 23 Filipo Daugunu
France: 15 Matthieu Jalibert, 14 Théo Attissogbe, 13 Fabien Brau-Boirie, 12 Yoram Moefana, 11 Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Maxime Lucu (c), 8 Marko Gazzotti, 7 Oscar Jégou, 6 Lenni Nouchi, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Florian Verhaeghe, 3 Demba Bamba, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Moses Alo-Emile
Replacements: 16 Maxime Lamothe, 17 Jefferson Poirot, 18 Tevita Tatafu, 19 Hugo Auradou, 20 Tom Staniforth, 21 Killian Tixeront, 22 Nolann Le Garrec, 23 Kalvin Gourgues
Officials
Referee: Karl Dickson (RFU)
Assistant referees: Christophe Ridley (RFU) and Katsuki Furuse (JRFU)
TMO: Andrew Jackson (RFU)
FPRO: Glenn Newman (NZR)
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