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The South Africans face the Scots on Sunday afternoon in Marseille, in a match which counts for Pool B.
France Télévisions – Sports Editorial
Published on 09/09/2023 18:04
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South African scrum-half Faf de Klerk during the match against New Zealand at Twickenham, August 25, 2023. (ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP)
After the inaugural France-New Zealand and the four matches on Saturday, three other matches are scheduled for Sunday September 10 to conclude the first day of the group stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. After their resounding victory against the New Zealanders in a preparation match (35-7), on August 25, the South Africans, reigning world champions, notably entered Marseille against Scotland.
1:00 p.m.: Japan-Chile (France 3)
A first. Chile makes its World Cup debut on Sunday in Toulouse. Facing Japan, the 22nd nation in the world begins with a more accessible opponent than those who await it later in Group D, such as England and Argentina. Only three Chilean players among the 23 play outside of South America, when the Japanese arrive with the desire to repeat their performance from the 2019 World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals.
5:45 p.m.: South Africa-Scotland (France 2)
With three coronations already on the clock (2019, 2007, 1995), tied with New Zealand, South Africa has the opportunity this year to take sole lead in the record number of final victories in the World Cup. In Marseille, the Springboks begin their World Cup by facing the XV du Chardon. Eliminated from the groups in 2019, the Scots have never progressed beyond the quarter-final stage of the competition.
9:00 p.m.: Wales-Fiji (TF1)
To conclude the first day of the group stage, Wales and Fiji meet in Bordeaux on Sunday evening. And a spirit of revenge risks animating the Fijians, dominated four years ago, already in the group stage, by the XV du Poireau (29-17). But this year, the “Flying Fijians” arrive with renewed confidence thanks to a historic victory against the English (30-22), on August 26, a week after their defeat against the Blues. Now seventh in the world rankings, Fiji could create a surprise in a fairly open Group C. Facing them, Wales presents an experienced selection, with thirteen players who have already experienced a World Cup.
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