The local team hosts the southern hemisphere’s super power in an epic clash to kick off the tenth edition of the Rugby World Cup.
France and New Zealand they will raise the veil of the tenth Rugby World Cup. It is a high-voltage clash between the contenders to retain the trophy. The French team is one of the European powers and hosts the tournament; The All blackalong with South Africa They are one of the greatest winners in the history of World Cups.
The match will take place after the opening ceremony, on Friday at 4:15 pm at State of France, in the municipality of Saint-Denis.
How France and New Zealand fared in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup
You Blue ones and the All black share the Group A with Italy, Uruguay and Namibia and they are clear favorites to advance to the next stage.
The group of New Zealand lost to South Africa 35-7 in twickenham stadiumin London, on August 25; in the only preparatory game before starting the World Cup. But two weeks before he became the champion of rugby championship and came to the World event as one of the top contenders for the title. It also holds a brutal record of 100% matches won in group stages.
Francethe local, wants to be strong with their fans and achieve the long-awaited title that eluded them in the finals of 1987, 199 and 2011. At the moment, the French team occupies the third position in the ranking of World Rugby and it remained second in the last edition of the Six Nations and won the last three games played before starting the World Cup, against Scotland, Fiji and Australia.
The confirmed formation of France vs. New Zealand, for Rugby World Cup 2023
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The confirmed formation of New Zealand vs. France, for Rugby World Cup 2023
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France vs. New Zealand, for the Rugby World Cup: where to watch live and match data
- Time: 16.15
- TV: ESPN
- Referee: Jaco Peyper
- Stadium: Stade de France.
History between France and New Zealand
The rivalry history between both teams favors the men in black. In 62 tests the All Blacks won 48 times, France 13 and there was a draw. But in the last 15 games, the French team managed only one, the last; it was a strong 40-25 victory in November 2021.
Source: Tycsports
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