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The best teams in world rugby have descended upon France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and players are enjoying their time.
'Their World Cup to lose' – France hailed after impressive opening win
France laid down a serious World Cup marker with their big win over the All Blacks on Friday, with many now predicting they will be very tough to stop on home soil.
Relieved France coach Fabien Galthie happy to pass tough first World Cup test
Despite their big win over New Zealand in Friday's World Cup opener in Paris, France coach Fabien Galthie was more relieved than anything else to get their campaign off on a winning note.
France shine in second half to down All Blacks in sweltering Rugby World Cup opener
France got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to the perfect start as they thumped the All Blacks 27-13 at a steamy Stade de France in Paris on Friday.
France coach Fabien Galthie expecting "wonderful celebration" in RWC opener
Friday's opening match of the Rugby World Cup between hosts France and New Zealand will be a celebration no matter what, says France coach Fabien Galthie.
All Blacks suffer double injury blow ahead of World Cup opener against France
The All Blacks will be without Jordie Barrett for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against France, while tragedy has struck for winger Emoni Narawa, who has been ruled out of the tournament altogether.
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