France have beaten the All Blacks 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in Paris.
There was some confusion at the end of the match as to whether the final conversion by France went over, but World Rugby have confirmed it was unsuccessful leaving a final total of 27 for the home side.
Highlights to follow.
🇫🇷 FRANCE WIN OPENER AGAINST ALL BLACKS! #FRAvNZL #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/tFGNARgQH9
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) September 8, 2023
comiseration kiwi ‘s. You have lost only one battle, not yet the tittle
Must have been quite a party in Paris last night. Bravo ” les bleus”