France - New Zealand
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Rugby World Cup 2023 - Hosts France overcome New Zealand in dramatic match as tournament opens in style
The 2023 Rugby World Cup got off to a thrilling start on Friday evening as hosts France and New Zealand played out a pulsating match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. The All Blacks got off to a fast start after Mark Telea scored a try in just the second minute, but thereafter it was a very tight and tense encounter with France ultimately having too much for their opponents.
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Updated 09/09/2023 at 07:38 GMT
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LIVE MATCH: France vs New Zealand
World Cup - September 8th, 2023
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