Tries: Guisset, Planas Goals: Bosc
Samoa (24) 42
Tries: Utai, Meli, Te'o 2, Carmont, Taulapapa, Roberts, Puletua Goals: Roberts 2, Paulo 2
 Meli was one of seven Samoa tryscorers in Penrith
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France's disappointing World Cup campaign ended in a heavy defeat as Samoa recorded a crushing eight-try victory in the ranking play-off.
Samoa dominated from the off with tries from Matt Utai, Francis Meli, Ben Te'o, George Carmont and Misi Taulapapa giving them a 24-0 lead at the break.
Te'o and Ben Roberts extended the lead as France struggled to deal with Samoa's power and pace.
Two late tries salvaged some French pride, but the result was beyond doubt.
France were talked up as potential dark horses before the tournament, but they failed to live up to expectations with this defeat ensuring they finished bottom of the pile in 10th position.
Samoa - who end up in ninth place - were also tipped to impress, and their much-vaunted backline showed what it could do without any real pressure as they swept France away in the first half.
Poor technique in the tackle, a lack of control at half-back and the absence of two specialist hookers all cost France dear in Penrith with Samoa easing clear.
France: Taylor, Planas, Sadaoui, Raguin, Pelo, Wilson, Bosc, Guisset, Moly, Fellous, Fakir, Anselme, Mounis.
Replacements: Elima, Carrasco, Griffi, Baile.
Samoa: Ropati, Utai, Meli, Carmont, Taulapapa, Roberts, Talipeau, Leuluai, Seuseu, F. Puletua, Te'o, T. Puletua, Hansen.
Replacements: McDade, Lauitiiti, Paulo, Samau.
Referee: Thierry Alibert (France)
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