Hockey WC: Australia thrash France 8-0; Argentina, England also start campaign with wins

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 13 (ANI): Defender Jeremy Hayward scored a hat-trick as Australia thrashed France 8-0 to open their World Cup campaign with a bang in Group A clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

The 29-year-old Hayward struck in the 26th, 28th and 38th minutes with all goals coming via penalty corners.

Midfielder Tom Craig also scored a hat-trick as he found the back of the net in t