The road to the coveted world title could not have started better for the hosts FranceHe defeated 27-13 For the most favorite New Zealand In the opening game of Rugby World CupAt this Friday State of FranceOn the outskirts of the capital city of Paris.
Many errors by both teams and a match though Similar efforts were made on each side (two), contributed by the French kicker Thomas Ramos (17 points) XV was decisive for Del Gallo’s victory, this way A became the leader of the group of competition.
Three-time world champions France have become a particular pate noir They have already won eight out of three In which they faced each other in the World Cup.
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Already in the last direct clash, in 2021, France Victory on same stage (40-25)It then snapped a 14-match winning streak for the All Blacks Since then, there have been many doubts and many failures. (Also against Ireland and Argentina).
However, the defeat is not decisive for the future of the competition for either team They will have a formidable opponent in the quarterfinals: Current World Champion South Africa Or the current number 1 in the rankings Ireland.
France with 20 teams (three South Americans for the first time, Argentina, Uruguay and New ChileOn November 28 South Africa will battle it out in nine cities for the heir to the throne of world rugby.
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A match, in addition, At the organizational level the dress code acts as a rehearsalEspecially in terms of transportation and safety, in terms of visibility Olympic Games Paris will host within a year.
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