Australia v Lebanon predictions and rugby league tips: Aussies' class can tell

Free rugby tips, best bets and analysis for Australia v Lebanon in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-final.

Where to watch

BBC Three, 7.30pm Friday

Best bet

Australia -40
2pts 8-11 BoyleSports, Hills

Match preview

The Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals kick off at the John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, where reigning champions Australia will get the chance to showcase their skills when against Lebanon.

Mal Meninga's side won all three of their Pool B matches, while Lebanon exceeded expectations in finishing second in Pool C behind New Zealand. After losing to the Kiwis, Lebanon battled past Ireland and Jamaica, and the Cedars will be full of confidence even
though they are about to face the champions.

Meninga rested half-back Cam Munster for last week's 66-6 victory over Italy, but he is back and hoping to start in the halves alongside Nathan Cleary or Daly Cherry-Evans.

Australia's squad is packed with NRL superstars, and while Lebanon have done themselves proud this autumn, the gulf in class looks sure to prove too much.

Winger Josh Addo-Carr returns to Australia's starting line-up after earning a rest last week, and he has already scored six tries in two games.

The Aussies have won their previous two games by 60 points or more, and while Lebanon should be their toughest opponents to date, Meninga's side have all the experience they need
to book their place in the semi-finals with a comfortable win.

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