Rugby World Cup: before France-Italy, the atmosphere is already starting to rise in Lyon

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France 2 – H. Capelli, G. Naboulet, O. Gardette, N. Sadok

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On the evening of Friday October 6, France faces Italy in the Rugby World Cup. In Lyon (Rhône), where the match will be played, the atmosphere is already starting to rise.

There are appointments not to be missed. On the evening of Friday October 6, in Lyon (Rhone)the Blues have no right to fail. Against Italy, defeat is forbidden for France. Among the supporters, there is a lot of confidence. “We are going to win, we cannot lose against Italy who took 96 points against the All Blacks. So go Blues!says one of them. On a terrace in the city, people are already preparing for the match and everyone is impatiently waiting for the kick-off. For them, no doubt: France will win, and rather easily.

“All of Lyon vibrates for rugby”

The tricolors have not lost against Italy for ten years. But beware : the Italians have progressed in recent years. Some remain cautious. For one evening, Lyon will become the capital of rugby. Friday lunchtime, the atmosphere is already starting to rise. “All of Lyon vibrates for rugby”assures a supporter. The Blues will play without their captain, Antoine Dupont, who has just returned to training, but in front of nearly 60,000 supporters who are hoping for a flamboyant match.


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