French national sporting newspaper L’Equipe have set an early tone for the Rugby World Cup opener. The headline “Notre histoire” or “our history” alludes to the intense rivalry between the French rugby team and the All Blacks - particularly at World Cups. Thierry Dusautoir, far left in the photo, captained the French in their 2011 World Cup campaign. The All Blacks, performing Ka Mate, are confronted by the French before the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 07, 2023 04:13 UTC