On September 8, the tenth World Cup - the second organized in France, after that of 2007 - will be launched by a clash at the top at the Stade de France between the XV of France and the All Blacks.
Eight months before the event, inventory of the forces involved.
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The Blues have never been so much favored
French rugby has eaten its black bread.
After ten years of scarcity, the Blues have found the heights.
And scare the oval planet again.
With the arrival of Fabien Gathié and his efficient staff, the XV of France has had a string of prestigious successes: a Grand Slam achieved in 2022 (the first since 2010) and a record series of 13 victories in a row.
Undefeated last year and strong with a golden generation, symbolized by Antoine Dupont, crowned best player in the world in 2021, the Blues are advancing as big favorites for "their" World Cup.
It remains to be seen how they will manage the pressure inherent in such an appointment.
In 2007, Bernard Laporte's team melted away on home soil, conceding two defeats...
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