France v All Blacks: What time is kick off on Friday, 8 September?
Hosts France will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Friday, 8 September.
Hosts France will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Friday, 8 September.
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The match, due to be played at the Stade de France in Paris, will start at 21:15 (SA time).
The two title contenders have been drawn in Pool A alongside Italy, Namibia and Uruguay.
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France enter the tournament as the third-ranked side in the World Rugby rankings with the All Blacks in fourth spot.
The respective sides will be named in the coming days.
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Who will win that blockbuster opening match?
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