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All Blacks' incredible World Cup record in ruins as French off to a flyer: How the opening game unfolded

8th September, 2023
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins with a blockbuster clash between the All Blacks and tournament hosts France. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:15am (AEST).

Game information

Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off: 5:15am (AEST)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: France $1.87, All Blacks $1.95 – odds via PlayUp

Teams

France

1. Reda Wardi, 2. Julien Marchand, 3. Uini Atonio, 4. Cameron Woki, 5. Thibaud Flament, 6. Francois Cros, 7. Charles Ollivon, 8. Gregory Alldritt, 9. Antoine Dupont (c), 10. Matthieu Jalibert, 11. Gabin Villiere, 12. Yoram Moefana, 13. Gael Fickou, 14. Damian Penaud, 15. Thomas Ramos.

Replacements: 16. Peato Mauvaka, 17. Jean-Baptiste Gros, 18. Dorian Aldegheri, 19. Romain Taofifenua, 20. Paul Boudehent, 21. Maxime Lucu, 22. Arthur Vincent, 23. Melvyn Jaminet.

All Blacks

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1. Ethan de Groot, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Nepo Laulala, 4. Sam Whitelock, 5. Scott Barrett, 6. Tupou Vaa’i, 7. Dalton Papali’i, 8. Ardie Savea (c), 9. Aaron Smith, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 11. Mark Telea, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 13. Rieko Ioane, 14. Will Jordan, 15. Beauden Barrett.

Replacements: 16. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18. Fletcher Newell, 19. Brodie Retallick, 20. Luke Jacobson, 21. Finlay Christie, 22. David Havili, 23. Leicester Fainga’anuku

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