Halifax Panthers and NovoSports are proud to announce details of the pre-Rugby League World Cup blockbuster between France and Tonga at the Shay Stadium on Saturday October 8, kick off 2pm. 

Mate Ma'a Tonga are among the favourites for the tournament being held in England during October and November while France hosted the first World Cup in 1954 and will also host the next, in 2025.

Tickets are being sold on behalf of NovoSports.