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Clement Mazella
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Nov 15, 2024 at 5:41 p.m.
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After the easy victory against Japan, the XV of France continues its fall tour 2024 with a shock against the All Blacks at the Stade de France this Saturday, November 16, 2024 (9:10 p.m.). A meeting marked by the first cape of Bordeaux player Romain Buros, and the notable absence of Matthieu Jalibert, who asked to leave the France group, not even wanting to be among the 5 reservists in the stands. Furthermore, an exceptional show is planned before kick-off, but also a tribute to René Hourquet… Here is all the information on and around France-All Blacks.
France-All Blacks: what time and on what channel
The entire 2024 fall tour of the XV of France will be followed on TF1. France-All Blacks will start at 9:10 p.mat the Stade de France, the venue which will host the 3 meetings of the Blues in the month of November. Note that for the occasion, the All Blacks will play in white.
France-All Blacks: which commentators
After banking on the François Trillo/Benjamin Kayser duo during the 2023 World Cup, TF1 decided to highlight the tandem Stefan Etcheverry/Thomas Lombard. Against Japan, he suffered some criticism. For France-All Blacks, he will probably review his copy.
France-All Blacks: team compositions
France's starting XV : Buros ; Villière, Fickou, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey ; (o) Ramos, (m) Dupont (cap) ; Roumat, Alldritt, Boudehent ; Meafou, Flament ; Tatafu, Mauvaka, Gros.
Substitutes : Marchand, Wardi, Colombe, R. Taofifenua, Guillard, Ollivon, Le Garrec, Gailleton.
The All Blacks starting XV : Jordan ; Reece, John, J. Barrett, Clarke ; (o) B. Barrett, (m) Roigard ; Savea, Stiti, Disputing ; See, S. Barrett (cap) ; Lomax, Taylor, Williams.
Substitutes : Aumua, Standard, Tosi, Tuipulotu, Lakai, Ratima, Lienert-Brown, McKenzie.
France-All Blacks: an exceptional show
The FFR mentions that an exceptional show is planned at the Stade de France 15 minutes before the kick-off of France-All Blacks, which will be played at sold out. A film to increase the tension will be broadcast on the giant screens, then a light and pyrotechnic show will occur when the two teams enter the field. The players will be accompanied by children from US Acigne Rugby clubs (Brittany League) and Rugby Club Flandre Littoral Nord (Hauts-de-France League).
The jerseys of France and New Zealand will be exhibited on the pitch of the Stade de France to honor the jersey and equipment partner Altrad.
France-All Blacks: a tribute to René Hourquet
Before the kick-off of the match, which will be refereed by the Georgian Nika Amashukeli, a tribute will be paid to René Hourquetformer treasurer of the FFR, and former international referee, died last August at the age of 82.
France-All Blacks: a fictitious kick-off
A fictitious kick-off will be given before France-All Blacks by Julien and Pierre, two donors to the “Rugby au Cœur” endowment fund launched by the FFR in 2024.
“Rugby at the Heart” aims to mobilize patrons, businesses and individuals, on social and societal pillars, supported by territories and clubs: education through sport, citizenship, professional integration, inclusion, health, well-being or ecological transition .
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