Frankly, the two evenings which are announced in quick succession at the Stade de France are undoubtedly in the Top 5 of the most exciting sporting events in history organized on French soil (and not necessarily fifth in this ranking). At the moment, we should only have eyes for the monstrous France – South Africa which looms on Sunday evening in Saint-Denis. Yes but no, because we expect almost as much excitement this Saturday, on the occasion of the other XXL poster of this Rugby World Cup, namely this Ireland – New Zealand match. Until then intractable (even in the death pool with South Africa and Scotland), as for the whole of 2023 you might say, the XV of Clover seems completely sure of its strength, image of his ultimate guide Jonathan Sexton.
Yes, Ireland has everything in store, including magical supporters who will once again bring excitement to the Stade de France this Saturday, to race towards their first world title. But we cannot forget that this selection has never in its history reached the quarter-final stage. However, this curse has reason to continue in view of the pedigree of his opponent, namely the All Blacks clearly gaining strength since their initial defeat against our Blues (13-27). Apart from the excellent winger Mark Telea, absent from the group this Saturday because “he did not respect the protocol”, as Ian Foster soberly announced on Thursday, New Zealand will be complete. Yum yum, make us dream, gentlemen.
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