Australia vs Lebanon Tips & Preview - Kangaroos to cruise into Rugby League World Cup semis

Gary Emmerson

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Last updated: 03 Nov 2022

Gary Emmerson 03 Nov 2022

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Australia vs Lebanon tips for Friday's Rugby League World Cup match
The quarter-final is being played at John Smith's Stadium (19:30 GMT)
Australia have won their last 2 games by 60+ points
Will the Kangaroos cover a -42.5 handicap?
Match preview, predictions and latest team news

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Australia are backed to cover the handicap again (Getty Images)

Australia vs Lebanon Predictions

Australia cruised into the knockout stages with a combined score of 192-14 in their three victories in the groups. Lebanon will be a bit tougher, but the reigning champions can still cover a -42.5 handicap as they begin to hit top gear.

Australia vs Lebanon Predictions
Head to Head
Australia Form
Australia Squad & Team News
Lebanon Form
Lebanon Squad & Team News
Australia vs Lebanon FAQs

Australia are the defending World Cup champions.
Australia have won their last 15 matches at the Rugby League World Cup.
Australia won their 3 Group Stage matches by a combined 192-14.
Australia have won by 60+ points in their last 2 matches.
Australia won 34-0 against Lebanon at the 2017 World Cup.
Lebanon have won their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Australia beat Lebanon 34-0 in the only previous meeting, which came in the opening game of the 2017 World Cup.

Australia Form

As expected, Australia comfortably qualified as group winners with victories over Fiji, Scotland and Italy by a combined score of 192-14.

The Kangaroos started their Rugby League World Cup Final title defence with a 42-8 victory over Fiji last weekend.

Mal Meninga's side made it two from two with an 84-0 demolition of Scotland before dispatching Italy 66-6 last week.

Australia Squad & Team News

Mal Meninga has named all three halves - Daly Cherry-Evans, Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant - in his extended squad for the game.

Squad: 9 Josh Addo-Carr, 13 Pat Carrigan, 2 Daly Cherry-Evans, 14 Nathan Cleary, 15 Lindsay Collins, 16 Reuben Cotter, 17 Angus Crichton, 18 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 19 Campbell Graham, 20 Harry Grant, 4 Valentine Holmes, 21 Liam Martin, 8 Latrell Mitchell, 7 Cameron Munster, 11 Cameron Murray, 1 James Tedesco (c), 5 Jake Trbojevic, 10 Jack Wighton, 24. Isaah Yeo.

Lebanon Form

Lebanon lost their opening game at the World Cup when going down 34-12 to New Zealand, but booked their spot in the last eight with two subsequent wins.

A 32-14 win over Ireland, which came after an impressive start to the game, and a 74-12 demolition of Jamaica sealed second spot in the group behind the Kiwis.

This is the first time Lebanon have qualified for the knockout stages.

Lebanon Squad & Team News

Team: 1 Jacob Kiraz, 2 Josh Mansour, 4 Brad Morkos, 16 Reece Robinson, 5 Abbas Miski, 6 Adam Doueihi, 7 Mitchell Moses, 13 James Roumanos, 15 Andrew Kazzi, 19 Khalil Rahme, 19 Elie El-Zakham, 12 Charbel Tasipale, 17 Jalal Bazzaz. Interchange: 14 Anthony Layoun, 8 Kayne Kalache, 20 Jaxson Rahme, 10 Hanna El-Nachar, 3 Balal Marbaani, 18 Khaled Rajab.

Australia vs Lebanon FAQs

Where can I watch the Australia vs Lebanon live stream?

Check our live streaming calendar to see where to watch the Australia vs Lebanon live stream.

What time does Australia vs Lebanon start?

The game starts at 19:30 GMT on Friday, November 4.

Verdict

Australia v Lebanon

The Kangaroos have won their last two matches by 60+ points. While Lebanon will be a little tougher opponents, Australia are still backed to cover the handicap line as they continue to warm into the tournament.

Australia -42.5

Handicap

@10/11 - 3 Units

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