NZ-France classic to open Rugby World Cup

By Ian Chadband
Updated February 27 2021 - 1:14am, first published 1:12am
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will start with New Zealand meeting France, just as in the 2011 final.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will start with New Zealand meeting France, just as in the 2011 final.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be launched by a blockbuster clash between hosts France and three-time champions New Zealand but Australia still don't know who they'll be facing in their first match.

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