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08 Sep 23
Rugby World Cup 2023
France
France
27-13
Full time
New Zealand
New Zealand
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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Melvyn Jaminet will have to re-adjust the radar.

78'
Try

What a kick! Melvyn Jaminet takes full advantage to score for France.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Melvyn Jaminet bursts through to advance the France attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Maxime Lucu is finished off with a try.

77'

Maxime Lucu comes on.

75'

Antoine Dupont comes off.

75'

Melvyn Jaminet comes on.

75'

Thomas Ramos comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Peato Mauvaka took full advantage.

74'
Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Leicester Fainga'anuku getting some game time.

71'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Mark Telea being replaced.

71'

New Zealand make a substitution with Brodie Retallick coming on.

68'

New Zealand make a substitution with Sam Whitelock coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Telea took full advantage.

66'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty goal.

64'

New Zealand sub David Havili comes onto the field.

62'

Anton Lienert-Brown departs for New Zealand.

62'

New Zealand sub Finlay Christie comes onto the field.

62'

Aaron Smith departs for New Zealand.

62'

France sub Paul Boudehent comes onto the field.

62'

Francois Cros departs for France.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Charles Ollivon goes through the gap.

60'

Thomas Ramos steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

59'

Arthur Vincent comes on for France.

57'

Yoram Moefana leaves the field.

57'
Yellow Card

Will Jordan (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card

57'

Luke Jacobson comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Tupou Vaa'i leaves the field.

56'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on for New Zealand.

56'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

56'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the conversion.

56'
Try

A penetrating move by France results in a try for Damian Penaud.

54'

What a run here by Damian Penaud as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Matthieu Jalibert.

54'

Fletcher Newell comes on.

52'

Nepo Laulala comes off.

52'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

52'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

52'

Dorian Aldegheri comes on.

52'

Uini Atonio comes off.

52'

Jean-Baptiste Gros comes on.

52'

Reda Wardi comes off.

52'

What a run here by Damian Penaud as they get over the gainline!

52'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

48'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Woki being replaced.

48'

Thibaud Flament makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'
Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Mark Telea.

42'

Mark Telea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Rieko Ioane played a key part in that try.

42'

Will Jordan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by France has led to Antoine Dupont being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Dalton Papali'i being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

France decided to go for goal with Thomas Ramos taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Trouble here as Mark Telea breaches the defence.

29'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty goal.

28'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty goal.

25'
Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Peato Mauvaka took full advantage.

15'

France sub Peato Mauvaka comes onto the field.

11'

Julien Marchand departs for France.

11'
Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.

4'

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

2'
Try

The kick through from New Zealand has allowed Mark Telea to touch down.

1'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Bonus Points Awarded

Points Flow Chart

France win +14
France
New Zealand
France
Time in lead
New Zealand
47
Mins in lead
33
59%
% Of Game In Lead
41%
52%
Possession Last 10 min
48%
8
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Jaminet
27 - 13
77'
Ramos
22 - 13
73'
Ramos
19 - 13
64'
Jordan
57'
16 - 13
Ramos
16 - 13
56'
Penaud
14 - 13
54'
Telea
42'
9 - 13
Half Time
Ramos
9 - 8
28'
Mo'unga
25'
6 - 8
Ramos
6 - 5
19'
Ramos
3 - 5
4'
Telea
1'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

France
52%
Draw
0%
New Zealand
48%
Ruck-Won by Samisoni Taukei'aho

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
France
New Zealand

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
6
Entries

Attack Profile

France
New Zealand
More Less More

Defence Profile

France
New Zealand
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
42%
56%
3-6 secs
33%
29%
6+ secs
19%
10%
55
Rucks Won
75

Last 5 Penalties

57'
63'
66'
71'
74'
France
New Zealand

Other Fixtures

34 - 14
FT
49 - 18
FT
Thursday
15:00
Friday
15:00

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