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Kickoff Time 19:15 UTC

How to watch in your country: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/where-to-watch-and-broadcast-partners

Each Countries Starting Lineups

Head-to-Head

Last 5 Meetings France Wins 1 Draws 0 New Zealand Wins 4

France Injuries: Jonathan Danty Romain Ntamack Paul Willemse Cyril Baille Anthony Jelonch

All Black Injuries: Tyrel Lomax Brodie Retallick Shannon Frizell Jordie Barrett Emoni Narawa

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

HT and anyone's game! A point about right, neither side gaining an upper hand. NZ for me the more lively team

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Can they maintain that liveliness through the insane heat though

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

God its a boring game to watch though. The crowd are making some of it seem a bit exciting but its been pretty dire rugby so far. Lots of slow caterpillar rucks for a box kick from the French, then a bunch of force back for a while before going to a lineout.

Just editing to make it clear I dont think NZ are doing much better. They're playing a bit more rugby but not exactly doing much once they get a half break. That Taylor pass to touch just before half time was a pretty good summary of where they're at.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Both sides afraid to lose. An early try to set it alight please