France’s Rugby World Cup fixtures for the pool stage have been confirmed and it could be a shock if the hosts didn’t progress to the knock-out levels.

France are in Pool A and face New Zealand, Uruguay, Namibia and Italy. Their first match of the match would be the opener for your complete World Cup and it’s a set to be a thriller. They’ll face outdated foes New Zealand. The All Blacks have crushed France in two World Cup finals however the hosts will likely be trying to actual revenge on residence soil.

France have, arguably, their greatest probability of profitable a World Cup this 12 months. They’ve a superb squad, together with, for a lot of, the world’s greatest participant in Antoine Dupont, and they’re heading into the match with excellent kind.

However when and the place are France enjoying? Right here’s all you want to know.

France Rugby World Cup fixtures – who’re France enjoying?

France’s pool fixtures are as follows:

France v New Zealand, Friday 8 September, kick-off 8.15pm GMT, Stade de France, Paris

France v Uruguay, Thursday 14 September, kick-off 8pm GMT, Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille

France v Namibia, Thursday 21 September, kick-off 8pm GMT, Stade de Marseille, Marseille

France v Italy, Friday 6 October, kick-off 8pm GMT, OL Stadium, Lyon

France should end within the prime two of the group to progress to the knock-out levels. In the event that they win their pool they are going to face the runner-up of Pool B, if they’re the runner-up they are going to face the winner of Pool B.

The 4 pool matches for France Rugby World Cup fixtures are being performed in 4 completely different places. Their match in opposition to the All Blacks is on the Stade de France, the sport in opposition to Uruguay will occur on the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, the sport in opposition to Namibia is on the Stade de Marseille and their ultimate pool match in opposition to Italy is being held on the OL Stadium.

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