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More than six million viewers watched on France 2 the victory of the French rugby team, Saturday, November 20 at the Stade de France, against New Zealand. A 40-25 success historical.
The joy of French rugby players, Saturday, November 20 in the locker rooms of the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis), is up to the feat they have just achieved. By defeating New Zealand 40 to 25, the Blues shone brightly and capsized the hearts of supporters. “It was awesome! “one of them shouted. We had to go back 12 years to find traces of a French victory over the All Blacks, and even until 2000 to relive a triumph on French soil. Of the 62 confrontations between the two countries, this is only the 13th tricolor success.
Evenings like this must be savored. “There was everything that came together, a full stadium with our families, an incredible scenario and an incredible opponent. All the conditions were met to have a victory which will remain engraved in our memories “, says the captain of the XV of France, TOntoine Dupont. The Blues have marked the world of rugby and have made an appointment with their fans. A promise less than two years from the opening match of the World Cup in France against New Zealand.
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