France launched their World Cup campaign in style with a 34-12 win over competition newcomers Greece at Eco-Power Stadium.
After failing to register a win at the last World Cup, a France side boasting more Super League experience than ever before, announced themselves as certified contenders on the world stage.
In their first World Cup match, Greece were valiant in their defeat, with a runaway try in the 80th minute bringing the proud blue and white supporters to their feet in Doncaster on Tuesday.