And that pretty much sums up Australia's attitude to international RL sadly.

you all keep saying that but it is what it is, you can't make consumers buy into something that is considered sub par, people will buy what they want, theres no use blaming the public, its up to the promoters & marketeers, other partners in the sport to make things more attractive, we aren't a bottomless pit of money

Did Hicks really just stop play for an injury and then restarted the game before the injured player was even stood up, let alone in the defensive line?

we sold out England v Fiji and Ireland in 2013, you got a smaller crowd for your *opening ceremony*. Australia shouldn't be allowed to host a World Cup game for at least twenty years.

If you could arrange that, it'd be really good

You're doing a great job of winding people up whether intentional or not.

I never want to hear a referee say "contact with the head" in SL again. The rule doesn't exist in this RLWC

Its often the case that inferior nations appear more passionate, i'm not sure of the psychology, but if you could all go away, read some Freud & get back to me

France are putting in a decent effort. Far better than the last time they played in Australia I think. They are making good progress.

yep, a great outing for France, they would have taken 38-6 at the start I reckon for 60mins.

I have to say this Aussie team need to step up a bit if they are going to cruise through this tourney.

Need more internationals

The score blew out a bit, but Australia had to work all game.