XV of France: “Threat”, of the All Blacks “at the top of their rugby”… Antoine Dupont and the Blues expect a huge shock against New Zealand

French rugby fans have undoubtedly ticked the box in their calendar, with the announcement of the Blues' 2024 fall tour program. France – New Zealand, Saturday November 16, at the Stade de France.

The Tricolores will therefore challenge the All Blacks in Saint-Denis, a week after largely dominating Japan on the first day (52-12), and six days before hosting Argentina (3rd and final day). And on the side of the XV of France, the confrontation against the formidable men of the Pacific was already very present in people's minds following the success against the Japanese.

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“We see the great actions of which they are capable, but it is above all the physical density which they impose on their opponents which has been striking these last two weekends”, analyzed Antoine Dupont, relying in particular on the success of the Blacks in Ireland Friday November 8 (23-13). “Beyond their individualities, that’s what struck me the most and I think they will come with the same state of mind next weekend. It’s up to us to raise our level to be able to respond to the threat that is coming.”

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Coach Fabien Galthié, for his part, warns: the vice-world champions will set foot on French soil with full confidence: “The All Blacks are coming to France, with a series of three victories so far in their tour. a meeting that we are all waiting for, with great envy It's their sixth month together, they are finishing their season, they seem to be very good. his rugby They are very. complete, homogeneous.”

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During the last confrontation, on September 8, 2023, the French beat the Blacks at the Stade de France (27-13) at the opening of the World Cup.