Former England midfielder David Beckham watched France dish out a rugby lesson to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup 2023 opener. Image: FLICKR
David Beckham soaks up the atmosphere at Rugby World Cup 2023 opener
Former England midfielder David Beckham watched France dish out a rugby lesson to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup 2023 opener.
Former England midfielder David Beckham watched France dish out a rugby lesson to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup 2023 opener. Image: FLICKR
France made an impressive start to their attempt to win a first Rugby World Cup when they thrashed New Zealand 27-13 in the tournament opener on Friday, 8 September.
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Roared on by a capacity 82 000 crowd at the Stade de France, Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points and Damian Penaud and Melvyn Jaminet scored a try each.
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Mark Telea touched down twice for the All Blacks and it was only after Ramos’ 74th minute penalty that the home fans could celebrate before the rampant white-shirted French scored a final try as Jaminet grabbed Maxime Lucu’s chip.
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Meanwhile, former England midfielder David Beckham soaked up the atmosphere as France got off to the perfect start in their title quest.
Meanwhile, another football great was also pictured watching the action unfold at the Stade de France.
On hand to watch the action was France football superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The PSG striker clearly proved a good luck omen for Les Bleus.
