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Australia v France kick-off time, TV channel, live stream info and team news

Australia are set to host France in the first of three Test matches penciled in for this summer.

The opening Test was initially due to be played in Sydney, but has now moved to Brisbane due to Covid restrictions.

Here's everything you need to know about the game.

When is Australia v France and what time is kick-off?

The game at Brisbane's Lang Park is set kick-off at 11am BST on Wednesday, July 7.

Is Australia v France on TV?

Yes. Viewers can watch all the action live on Sky Sports Action. Coverage begins from kick-off at 11am.

What about live streaming?

Viewers can stream all of the action through the Sky Go app.

What's the latest team news?

James O'Connor is still recovering from a groin injury, meaning Noah Lolesio will take responsibility for Australia's kicking duties.

Jake Gordon has overcome an MCL injury suffered while playing for the Waratahs last month, while Matt To'oumua is also fighting fit after bouncing back from a groin injury.

Lachlan Lonergan, Darcy Swain, Len Ikitau and Andrew Kellaway are all in line to make their international debuts after being named on the bench.

With so many players in Top 14 action, France coach Fabien Galthie has named an inexperienced side, although there are only two uncapped players in this starting XV.

Melvyn Jaminet will earn his first cap at full-back, while hooker Gaetan Barlot is also set to make his international bow.

Australia : 15 Tom Banks, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Hunter Paisami, 12 Matt To’omua, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Matt Philip, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 James Slipper

Reps : 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Isi Naisarani, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Len Ikitau, 23 Andrew Kellaway

France: 15 Melvyn Jaminet, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Arthur Vincent, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Gabin Villiere, 10 Louis Carbonel, 9 Baptiste Couilloud, 8 Sekou Macalou, 7 Anthony Jelonch (c), 6 Dylan Cretin, 5 Romain Taofifenua, 4 Killian Geraci, 3 Demba Bamba, 2 Gaëtan Barlot, 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros

Reps: 16 Anthony Etrillard, 17 Quentin Walcker, 18 Tapu Falatea, 19 Baptiste Pesenti, 20 Florent Vanverberghe, 21 Cameron Woki, 22 Teddy Iribaren, 23 Anthony Bouthier

What have the coaches said?

Dave Rennie: “The whole squad has been training really hard over the past three weeks to prepare for what’s going to be an exciting, tough series against the French.

“We’ve always selected a side based on earning the right to wear the jersey and this team is no different.

“The whole group is excited to be back playing Test Rugby in front of our families and supporters and we’re looking to start the year with a positive result at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.”

Fabien Galthie: "The players have everything to gain.

"It is the opportunity for many to assert themselves, to reveal themselves, and to take a place in the... XV of France two and a half years before the World Cup."

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