2023-09-27 14:00:38
13:45
The Blues meet the fans in Aix
Some images of the French XV players, who took the time to sign a few autographs for French supporters in Aix-en-Provence.
13:30
Whitelock soon to be record holder for number of All Blacks caps
Substitute at kick-off against Italy on Friday, Sam Whitelock will, if he comes on, become the most capped All Black of all time. At 34, the second row is currently level with Richie McCaw with 148 caps.
12:49
The All Blacks XV to face Italy
Mandatory victory for New Zealand against Italy this Friday (9 p.m.). The All Blacks absolutely must win to stay on track for qualification, having already lost to France in their first match (27-13). Here is the New Zealand XV which will be lined up in Lyon:
B.Barrett – Jordan, Ione, J.Barrett, Tele’a – (o) Mounga, (m) Smith – Savea (cap.), Frizell – S.Barett, Retallick – Laulala, Taylor, Let’s face it
12:25
“I felt like another person was controlling me”, the hell of rugby players after concussions
In the continuation of our series on rugby players’ health, four former players tell in detail the difficult path that rugby victims face, and how unprepared they are for it. Among them, the former international third row of Stade Français, Antoine Burban.
12:01
“99.9% of spectators entered their matches on time”
World Rugby representatives returned to the problem at the start of the World Cup, when some supporters were unable to enter their stadium in time for the kick-off of certain matches.
“The priority is the fan experience and their safety. Apart from the first match in Marseille, our supporters were always able to be at the stadium at kick-off. I don’t think there is a real problem. But obviously if supporters have had a problem I invite them to contact World Rugby,” Michel Poussau, general director of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, told the press.
“99.9% of spectators were able to return to their matches before kick-off. We have teams dedicated to ticketing to resolve problems in each stadium. The advice we give is to print the tickets in advance, and to check for group purchases that they are correctly distributed between the different companions,” added Jacques Rivoal, president of GIP France 2023.
11:51
“Pressure” from World Rugby to protect players
Alan Gilpin, Managing Director of World Rugby: “There is pressure from us to protect the players, it is the number 1 priority in rugby and it is very important at the highest level of the sport which is this Rugby Cup. world. »
11:38
Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby: “The rules are very clear on masks”
Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby, on the possibility of Antoine Dupont wearing a mask:
“For now it’s hypothetical. We did not have any discussions with the XV of France around the mask. We think of him and we hope that he will come back, because he is one of the best players in the world. The rules are very clear on masks. They specify the types of materials that can be used, and the limit of 5 millimeters in thickness. It can’t be rigid material. There are other regulations for protective eyewear. »
11:31
World Rugby: “1 million fans have already passed through the stadium gates”
Alain Gilpin, general director of World Rugby, spoke about the difficulties of access to the stadiums known at the start of the World Cup: “There are 1 million fans who have already passed through the stadium gates in this World Cup. . What we have seen is that some people arrive at times that we had not planned. Our responsibility is to be agile enough to adapt. The most important thing is safety. Some fans did not expect so much security but in some stadiums we need it. »
11:18
The All Blacks have no room for error against Italy
In the event of a defeat against Italy on Friday, New Zealand would be almost eliminated from this World Cup. “Really, it’s a play-off match. It’s win or die, and that’s how we have to approach it,” assured Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith.
After their opening defeat against the Blues (27-13), the New Zealanders must absolutely win on Friday to get a glimpse of the quarter-finals, and a potential shock against Ireland.
11:08
Dupont, a miracle comeback in questions
What do we know about recovery? How is it possible ? Will he have to wear a mask? The return of Antoine Dupont, expected with the group on Sunday, raises questions. Last Thursday, the scrum-half fractured his maxillo-zygomatic, but he will very quickly return to the field. It is even expected that he will take his place in the probable quarter-final against South Africa on October 15.
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10:51
Tuesday of the Blues in pictures
The French XV was in training yesterday, in preparation for the match against Italy on October 6, i.e. Friday of next week. Charles Ollivon was spared during the afternoon, while Julien Marchand and Paul Boudehent are in the recovery phase.
10:32
Italy reveals its lineup for the clash against the Blacks
The Italians will try to play spoilsport in Group A of the Blues. On Friday, they will challenge New Zealand from 9 p.m. Here is the XV which will start the meeting in Lyon:
Allan – Capuozzo, Brex, Morisi, Ioane – (or) Garbisi, (m) Varney – Canonne, Lamaro (cap.), Negri – Ruzza, Lamb – Riccioni, Nicotera, Fischetti
10:23
“Not much doubt about the fact that Dupont will play quarterback”
William Servat, assistant coach in charge of the conquest for the Blues, gave more than reassuring news from the French captain last night. At a press conference, he even confirmed the return of Antoine Dupont with the group on Sunday, a little over a week after his operation.
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10:11
Match day!
And it’s in the XV of France group that it’s happening. Uruguay faces Namibia in Lyon in a match for 4th place in Group A. Kick-off at 5:45 p.m.!
10:08
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