All Blacks versus France On Friday, September 8, 2023, at 21:15, the Rugby World Cup will begin at the Stade De France in Paris. New Zealand versus France Watch the Rugby World Cup online On Friday, the All Blacks and hosts France will play in the eagerly anticipated Rugby World Cup opening match.
2023 RWC All Blacks vs France Live stream
The match between France and New Zealand will begin on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:15 PM BST.
After the opening ceremony, which starts at 7 o’clock, the tournament’s first game will be played at the Stade de France in Paris.
Streaming locations for France vs. New Zealand
The game will be shown live in the UK on the free-to-air channel ITV1, with coverage beginning at 6.45 p.m.
Live stream: Through the ITVX website and app, fans may also watch a free live broadcast online.
Live blog: Standard Sport’s dedicated live match blog lets you follow all the action while rugby writer Nick Purewal is on-site to offer knowledgeable commentary.
Preview All Blacks vs France Rugby World Cup opening match.
France won three of their four warm-up games prior to the Rugby World Cup, but they lost to Scotland at Murrayfield in the opening game of the Summer Nations series.
The All Blacks only participated in one warm-up game in the North, losing to the Springboks by a record margin. Coach Ian Foster of the All Blacks aims to use that outcome as motivation for his team as they attempt to win a record-breaking fourth Rugby World Cup.
The All Blacks, who won the Rugby Championship, are the first team standing in the way of Fabien Galthie’s side. Four years prior, when they attempted to win three consecutive World Cups, they placed third but were defeated by powerful England in the semi-finals in Japan.
New Zealand is anticipated to once again be right up there among the tournament’s frontrunners after being completely destroyed by South Africa in their final warm-up game at Twickenham.
France vs New Zealand lineups
France XV: Ramos; Penaud, Fickou, Moefana, Villiere; Jalibert, Dupont (c); Wardi, Marchand, Atonio; Woki, Flament; Cros, Ollivon, Alldritt
Replacements: Mauvaka, Gros, Aldegheri, Taofifenua, Boudehent, Lucu, Vincent, Jaminet
New Zealand: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, Lienert-Brown, Telea; Mo’unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Laulala; Whitelock, S Barrett; Papalii, Cane (c), Savea
Replacements: Taukei’aho, Tu’ungafasi, Newell, Vaa’i, Jacobson, Christie, Havili, Fainga’anuku