France vs New Zealand – Pool Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is France vs New Zealand on and what time does it start? France vs New Zealand will take place on Friday 8th September, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is France vs New Zealand taking place? France vs New Zealand will take place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France
Where can I get tickets for France vs New Zealand? Click here for the latest ticket information for France vs New Zealand
What channel is France vs New Zealand on in the UK? France vs New Zealand will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream France vs New Zealand in the UK? France vs New Zealand can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
FRANCE
Starting 15: Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Yoram Moefana, Gabin Villiere, Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Dupont, Gregory Alldritt, Charles Ollivon, Francois Cros, Thibaud Flament, Cameron Woki, Uini Atonio, Julien Marchand, Reda Wardi
Replacements: Peato Mauvaka, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Paul Boudehent, Maxime Lucu, Arthur Vincent, Melvyn Jaminet
NEW ZEALAND
Starting 15: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Mark Telea, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (captain), Dalton Papali'i, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Fletcher Newell, Tupou Vaa'i, Luke Jacobson, Finlay Christie, David Havili, Leicester Fainga'anuku
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
France start the Rugby World Cup aiming to finally land the coveted prize having finished as runners-up on the three occasions. They come into this tournament in good shape having won their last three games and they have lost just two of their last 22 matches.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand have not been the dominant powerhouse of previous years having struggled for consistency over the past few years but they are still the team to beat in France. They boast a wealth of talent and have the depth in their squad to be formidable opponents.
THE PREDICTION
The 2023 Rugby World Cup gets underway with an absolutely superb contest between the two teams deemed to be the favourites to land the trophy by the end of the tournament. Hosts France will be eager to thrill the home crowd as they take on New Zealand with both teams hoping to lay down a marker. This game could go either way and it should be a tense affair but with the French being cheered on by a vociferous crowd as well as proving tough to beat over such a long period, it is the hosts that can edge a thriller.
BETTING TIP: France to win
