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France

27 - 13

Full Time

New Zealand

France vs New Zealand

Events

Commentary

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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.

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

Try

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

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

Match Details

  
 France v New Zealand 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 8th September 2023, 12:15pm PDT 
  
 Stade de France

Points Flow Chart

France win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

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

Telea

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

France

52%

Draw

New Zealand

47%

Ruck-Won by Samisoni Taukei'aho

Momentum

France

New Zealand

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

France

New Zealand

More Less

Defence Profile

France

New Zealand

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

56%

3-6 secs

33%

29%

6+ secs

19%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

63'

66'

71'

74'

France

New Zealand

France vs All Blacks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against All Blacks in Rugby World Cup Round 1 on Fri 8th September 2023 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:15. In South Africa it’s at 21:15 SAST, 07:15 NZST in New Zealand, 05:15 AEST in Australia and 12:15 EST in the US.

All Blacks won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with All Blacks in position 2 and France in position 4, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France vs All Blacks Squads

The official squads for France vs All Blacks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.