France is hosting the most prestigious men's rugby tournament this year, it will take place from September 8 to October 28. 20 teams from all over the world are trying to win this magnificent trophy, currently held by South Africa.
After drawing lots last December, the teams were divided into 4 pools:
| Poule A | Poule B | Hen C | Hen D |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | South Africa | Wales | England |
| France | Ireland | Australia | Japan |
| Italy | Ecosse | Fiji | Argentina |
| Uruguay | Tonga | Georgia | Samoa |
| Namibia | Romania | Portugal | Chile |
The match schedule:
To get this World Cup off to a great start, the line-up for the opening match is none other than France – New Zealand, it promises to be ICONIC! The France team and the All Blacks have been competing for more than a century. Statistically, the advantage is clearly in favor of the latter, but the French have not said their last word and are still fond of these meetings at the top. In any case, the appointment is given Friday, September 8 at 21 p.m., at the Stade de France.
The quarter-finals will take place on October 14 and 15, the semi-finals on October 20 and 21 in Paris and the final on October 28. After South Africa in 2019, who will win the legendary Webb Ellis Cup? Suspense.
To make sure you don't miss anything, here is the official schedule of matches for this 2023 Rugby World Cup:
The matches of the French team
France, the eternal finalist. Indeed, the XV of France has never had the privilege of lifting the cup despite three qualifications in the final. So this year again, the desire will be there. The French will have more than ever at heart to win this edition, organized at home.
To start the competition, a big game awaits them. The poster for the opening match, Friday September 8, is none other than the emblematic France – New Zealand. This shock at the top promises to make us experience intense emotions.
The tricolors will then play against Uruguay on Thursday 14 September.
On Thursday September 21, the players will meet Namibia, then Italy on Friday October 6.
The France team is in great shape. In 2022, the XV of France won its 26th Six Nations Tournament and its 10th Grand Slam, thus strengthening his place as title contender.
Matches in Bordeaux
On this occasion, Bordeaux hosts no less than 5 matches at the Matmut Atlantique stadium.
Ireland, Wales, South Africa, or even Fiji, simply incredible posters!
In the programme :
- Saturday, September 9 at 15:30 p.m.: IRELAND v ROMANIA
- Sunday September 10 at 21 p.m.: WALES v FIJI
- Saturday, September 16, 15 p.m.: SAMOA v CHILE
- Sunday September 17 at 15 p.m.: SOUTH AFRICA v ROMANIA
- Saturday September 30 at 17:45 p.m.: FIJI v GEORGIA