Where to watch Australia vs Georgia live stream, TV channel, lineups, betting odds for 2023 Rugby World Cup match

Eddie Jones has named a youthful Australia squad to take on Georgia in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup 2023 for both nations on Saturday.

Head coach Jones' matchday selection features players with an average of 19 caps looking to arrest a poor run that has led to low expectations of the Wallabies mounting a series challenge at the finals.

Underdogs Georgia are seeking surprise revenge for a 27-8 defeat in the same fixture at the 2019 tournament in Japan.

Here are all the details you need to know if you're planning to watch the Group C fixture, including times, channels and live stream information.

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What time does Australia vs. Georgia kick-off?

Georgia and Australia face off in the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. BST on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Here are the kick-off times for this game around the world:

Australia vs. Georgia TV channel, live stream

TV networks worldwide will be showing all 48 matches at the tournament live, including many on free-to-air television.

On social platforms alone, video content from the Rugby World Cup and organisers World Rugby drew more than 2.1 billion views in 2019 – almost six times the previous figure.

The tournament also has its own app, delivering highlights, news and more across the seven weeks of action in France.

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Australia vs. Georgia confirmed lineups

Samu Kerevi has recovered from a hand injury he suffered in the Bledisloe Cup last month and starts for Australia.

The centre is part of a starting side whose inexperience stands out, with Ben Donaldson chosen in place of regular fullback Andrew Kellaway.

Prop Taniela Tupou had an injury-hit 2022 but will make his 50th appearance for the Wallabies.

Australia starting XV: Ben Donaldson; Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete; Carter Gordon, Tate McDermott; Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Will Skelton, Richie Arnold; Taniela Tupou, David Porecki, Angus Bell

Australia replacements: Matt Faessler, Blake Schoupp, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Philip, Rob Leota, Langi Gleeson, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa

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Openside Luka Ivanishvili starts for Georgia in the absence of the injured Beka Saginadze.

Nine of the players involved also took part in that defeat to Australia at the last edition of the finals.

Georgia starting XV: Davit Niniashvili, Akaki Tabutsadze, Demur Tapladze, Merab Sharikadze (capt), Mirian Modebadze, Luka Matkava, Vaso Lobzhanidze, Beka Gorgadze, Luka Ivanishvili, Tornike Jalaghonia, Kote Mikautadze, Nodar Cheishvili, Guram Papidze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Nika Abuladze

Georgia replacements: Tengizi Zamtaradze, Guram Gogichashvili, Beka Gigashvili, Lasha Jaiani, Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Gela Aprasidze, Tedo Abzhandadze, Giorgi Kveseladze

Australia vs. Georgia odds

Georgia's Vasil Lobzhanidze said there is "a big opportunity for us to win" when he was asked about his side's prospects against Australia.

Viewers agreeing with the scrum-half will find The Lelos priced as heavy outsiders to win, with bookmakers clearly feeling the game is only likely to go one way.