France and Uruguay are set to face off in Pool A at the Rugby World Cup 2023. The match will happen on September 14 at 21:00 local time in Lille’s Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
France v Uruguay
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Date – 14/09/2023
Starting time – 19:00 UTC
Venue: Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France
The France vs. Uruguay match is expected to showcase France’s strengths as they utilize their home advantage and experienced players. They are ranked 2nd in the world. Uruguay, ranked 17th, faces an uphill battle. While France is a strong contender for the title, Uruguay will aim to be competitive despite the odds.
Predicted Outcome: France to win
France and Uruguay will cross paths in the Rugby World Cup for the first time. The history of these teams in the tournament paints a distinct picture:
Uruguay, tactically led by Esteban Meneses, has participated in 15 matches since the inception of the Webb Ellis Cup. They secured victory in 3 matches, with no draws, but faced defeat in 12 encounters, resulting in a 20% effectiveness rate. Uruguay managed to score a total of 188 points but conceded a considerable 718. Despite their appearances in the 1999, 2015, and 2019 World Cups, they have yet to progress beyond the group stage.
On the other side, the team under the guidance of Christoph Galthié boasts a more extensive World Cup history, having competed in 53 matches. They clinched victory in 36 of these encounters, shared the spoils in two, and faced defeat on 15 occasions, reflecting a robust 68% effectiveness rate. France showcased their scoring prowess by accumulating 1585 points while conceding 966. Although they have participated in every World Cup to date, they fell short in three final appearances (1987, 1999, 2011).