Newcastle Knights and Vodafone Fiji Bati second rower Korbin Sims has been suspended for two matches at the Rugby League World Cup after a dangerous tackle on an England player during their clash last Sunday.

Korbin will miss the quarter final against Samoa at 4am next Monday.

Samoa defeated France 22-6 in the last pool match this morning.

France will play England in another quarterfinal at 9am Sunday.

If the Bati beats Samoa then they are expected to meet Australia in the semifinals.

In other quarterfinal matches New Zealand will play Scotland at 9am Saturday and Australia will face USA at 2am Sunday.

Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka and Akuila Cama