Twenty countries will participate in the 2011 tournament, playing 48 games, and they have been drawn into pools.
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'Les Blues' have always risen to the occasion on Rugby's biggest stage. A young talented team, awesome attacking play and discipline will make France a feared opponent. France will meet New Zealand, Tonga, Canada and Japan in Pool A of the 2011 competition. |
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| Date |
Pool |
Match |
Location |
Venue |
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| Sat Sept 10 |
A |
France v Japan |
Auckland |
North Harbour Stadium |
| Sun Sept 18 |
A |
France v Canada |
Napier |
McLean Park |
| Sat Sept 24 |
A |
France v New Zealand |
Auckland |
Eden Park |
| Sat Oct 1 |
A |
France v Tonga |
Wellington |
Wellington Regional Stadium |
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Key Player
Thierry Dusautoir
France Coach
Marc Lievremont
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PREVIOUS WORLD CUP RESULTS
| Year |
Stage |
Result |
Score |
Host Country |
Venue |
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| 2007 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Lost |
France 10 - Argentina 34 |
France |
Paris |
| 2003 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Lost |
France 13 - New Zealand 40 |
Australia |
Sydney |
| 1999 |
Final |
Lost |
France 12 - Australia 35 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
| 1995 |
3rd Place Play-Off |
Won |
France 19 - England 9 |
South Africa |
Pretoria |
| 1991 |
Quarter Finals |
Lost |
France 10 - England 19 |
France |
Paris |
| 1987 |
Final |
Lost |
France 9 - New Zealand 29 |
New Zealand |
Auckland |
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| TEAM VIDEO: |
FRANCE v NEW ZEALAND 2007 |
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