Rugby League World Cup Final 2008

PNG 6-46 Australia: The Kumuls go into the match as huge underdogs, but their pride in the jersey is clear from the off

The Kumuls defend ferociously early on to restrict Australia to handful of tries rather than the expected avalanche

PNG's attitude is summed up by David Moore's brilliant tap tackle on Anthony Watmough to prevent a certain try

Moore enjoys a fine all-round game as PNG refuse to be cowed by their illustrious opponents

Terry Campese, nephew of union legend David, makes his Test debut for Australia but is forced off with an eye injury

Australia's class ends up showing on the scoreboard, with debutant winger David Williams crossing for a fine hat-trick

Australia seal a comfortable win by eight tries to one, and head to the semi-finals in confident mood

But the real story of the day is PNG's brave display, with veteran Stanley Gene calling time on his international career in superb style

France 10-42 Samoa. Few predicted these two sides to be fighting it out for ninth and 10th place after finishing bottom of their groups

France are off the pace as Samoa cross for five first-half tries, including this one from Francis Meli

And captain Tony Puleta rounds off a convincing win with their eighth try late in the match

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