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France stuns New Zealand's All Blacks in Rugby World Cup opener

New Zealand's Rieko Ioane 9center) in action against France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup opener.[All Blacks]

France full-back Thomas Ramos kicked 17 points as the hosts overcame New Zealand in a riveting opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France.

The All Blacks scored inside the opening two minutes when Mark Telea touched down Beauden Barrett's precise cross-kick, but three Ramos penalties helped Les Bleus into a 9-8 half-time lead.

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