By James Toney at the Halliwell Jones Stadium

Taylan May took over and ran in four tries as Samoa rubber-stamped a quarter-final spot by beating France 62-4 in Warrington. 

France simply had no response to Samoa's poise and power as Stephen Crichton pulled the strings and added a nine-goal kicking display.

Tonga now await and a titanic all-Polynesian tussle in the last eight. 

Here are the best snaps. 

The Rugby League World Cup promises to be the biggest, best and most inclusive event in the sport’s 127-year history with men’s, women’s and wheelchair teams competing in 61 games across 21 venues throughout England. Tickets are available via rlwc2021.com/tickets