Three-time losing finalists out to break the curse on home turf
In the build-up to the World Cup, here is a profile of pool A: France, who claimed the 2022 Six Nations and were runners-up in the 2023 edition, have developed into a formidable force under the tutelage of Fabien Galthie, who took charge in 2019.
The 9-10 axis of Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are the heartbeat of Les Tricolores but wing Damian Penaud could be in contention for player of the tournament owing to his try-scoring prowess. On the back of their third consecutive Rugby Championship triumph, the men in black will be intent on reversing the defeat suffered against the French at the Stade de France in 2021.
Ardie Savea is set to boss the tight loose with his insatiable work-rate, while Richie Mo’unga, who appears to have won the flyhalf race, will orchestrate the backline.The Kieran Crowley-coached side, who are ranked 13th in the world, finished in last place in the 2023 Six Nations but have shown green shoots of promise and are a dark horse in the pool.
Namibia are yet to win a World Cup fixture, after 22 attempts, but Coetzee’s experience could prove crucial in overseeing their campaign, having been Jake White’s assistant at the 2007 event.
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