France overcomes conceding sloppy tries at the start of each half to beat New Zealand 29-13 in an intense opening match of the Rugby World Cup to end the All Blacks’ run of 31 straight wins in the pool stage.
New Zealand’s Rieko Ioane, facing, congratulates New Zealand’s Mark Telea who scored the opening try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. France’s Thomas Ramos places the ball for a penalty during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Friday, Sept, 8, 2023.
France’s Damian Penaud runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. France’s Damian Penaud, center, celebrates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.
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