Australia will look to move a step closer to defending their crown when they meet Lebanon in the first quarter-final of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup at the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield.
Mal Meninga’s champions cruised through Group B as anticipated, with little hassle, and their reward is arguably one of the plum ties of the last-eight against a gutsy Cedars side.
Michael Cheika, the former Wallabies coach who will pull double duty with Argentina this weekend in rugby union, will be looking to give the Kangaroos a scare in West Yorkshire.
But with an array of NRL superstar talent and the bit between their teeth, is anything going to stop the green and gold from marching through to the last four once again?
The Sporting News is following the match live, providing score updates and commentary below.
Australia vs. Lebanon live score
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Australia vs. Lebanon live updates, highlights from Rugby League World Cup
75 mins: The group stages are in the bag – now, it is the business end of RLWC2021. Eight have gone home, eight remain – and by the end of this weekend, we’ll be down to just four. But will it be the Kangaroos who find themselves in the last four? Or can the Cedars chase down a semi-final surprise?
90 mins to KO: Hello and welcome to live coverage of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals as holders Australia take on Lebanon at the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield!
Australia vs. Lebanon lineups
📝 The squads for the first two men’s quarter finals are in!
There’s some serious talent on show in both games, which players stand out to you?#RLWC2021
— Rugby League World Cup 2021 (@RLWC2021) November 3, 2022
How to watch Australia vs. Lebanon: TV channel, live stream
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| TV channel | BBC Three | Fox League | Sky Sport NZ |
| Streaming | BBC iPlayer | Foxtel Go/Kayo | Spark Sport |
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