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Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 8, 2023 at 8.15pm UK
 

France
27-13
New Zealand

Penaud (55'), Jaminet (78')
FT
Telea (2', 43')

The Match

Match Report

Rugby World Cup hosts France start Pool A as they mean to go on with a thrilling 27-13 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Friday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

How you voted: France vs New Zealand

France
33.6%
Draw
3.3%
New Zealand
63.2%
152
Head to Head
Nov 20, 2021 8pm
International Rugby Union
France
40-25
New Zealand
Mauvaka (4', 31'), Ntamack (11'), Penaud (68')
Barrett (47'), Ioane (52'), Savea (59')
Nov 14, 2017 5.55pm
Autumn Internationals
France
23-28
New Zealand
Lacroix (15', 28'), Chavancy (79')
Squire (11'), Duffie (25'), Tuipulotu (52'), Laumape (60')
Nov 11, 2017 7.45pm
Autumn Internationals
France
18-38
New Zealand
Thomas (26'), Penalty (46')
Coles (8'), Naholo (21', 79'), Crotty (35'), Kane (38')
Nov 26, 2016 8pm
Autumn Internationals
France
19-24
New Zealand
Picamoles (62')
Dagg (7'), Barrett (43'), Faumuina (58')
Oct 17, 2015 8pm
Quarter-Finals
New Zealand
62-13
France
Retallick (11'), Milner-Skudder (23'), Savea (29', 39', 59'), Kaino (50'), Read (65'), Kerr-Barlow (68', 71')
Picamoles (36')
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