Samoa and France finalize rosters for 2026 Rugby League World Cup match
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Samoa and France have both reduced their squads to 20 players ahead of their matchup at CommBank Stadium on October 16, 2026. This will be the opening round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The teams are preparing to field their best players, with Samoa featuring notable names such as Jarome Luai and Brian To'o, while France will include players like Benjamin Garcia and Romain Navarrete. Fans can expect an exciting contest as both teams vie for an early lead in the tournament.
- •Samoa and France reducing squads to 20 players for the match.
- •Game scheduled for October 16, 2026, at CommBank Stadium.
- •Samoa players include Jarome Luai and Brian To'o.
- •France's squad features Benjamin Garcia and Romain Navarrete.
- 6:55 AMZero Tackle NRL — Updated Team Lists: Samoa vs France – Round 1, 2026 Rugby League World Cup
"Samoa and France have reduced their squads to 20 ahead of their 2026 Rugby League World Cup match at CommBank Stadium.
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