Mitchell Moses always planned to play for Lebanon, but it wasn't until he heard all the stories and the history that it meant something.

That something turned into inspiration as the Lebanon and Parramatta five-eighth looked to repay everyone who'd worked tirelessly to get the Cedars to this point - their first win in the World Cup.

Lebanon teammates mob Mitchell Moses after his incredible chip-and-chase try. Credit:AAP

Moses scored the winning try, what would have been the winning field goal before that, while his kicking and passing games were sublime to set up a 29-18 victory over France at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

He also put a big shot on French captain Theo Fages in the second half, which added some spice to the final 20 minutes.