After having swept away the weak Japanese (52-12), the XV of France will see adversity increase on Saturday, with the reception of New Zealand.
Fabien Galthié's Blues, who could score a third victory in a row against the “All Blacks”, are still looking for a benchmark match in 2024.
A summit to follow with us on TF1info, and on video on TF1 and TF1+ from 9:10 p.m.
Don't we say: “Never two without three”? A week after dispersing Japan (52-12) (new window)the XV of France will be able to gauge its real level against the All BlacksSaturday November 16 (at 9:10 p.m., live on TF1, streaming on TF1+ (new window) and live commentary on TF1info). In search of a third consecutive success against the New Zealanders who came “settle their accounts”after falling in the 2021 Fall Tour (40-25) and the 2023 World Cup (27-13) (new window)Fabien Galthié's men could equal their record dating from 1994-1995, with three victories in a row against them.
A great performance against Blacks version 2024, which have just offered England (24-22) and Ireland (23-13), could be the springboard towards a new cycle. “When we play the Blacks, it’s always a great match”recalled Antoine Dupont (new window)on the eve of this rugby classic. “That of 2021 was foundational for the rest of our history”.
“It’s a legendary team that has made generations and generations dream with fantastic players. We now know the effort it takes to be able to win against them”judged the tricolor captain, for whom “the context is different” previous matches. “I think they have regained their rugby, and certainly their best level in recent years.” “They want to regain world leadership”warned coach Fabien Galthié. So much the better, the Blues will finally see what they have in their stomachs.
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Autumn Nations Series
November 16, 2024, Stade de France, in Saint-Denis
France
New Zealand
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