But why does little New Zealand have such an impressive track record?
It is a paradoxical story. Between tiny New Zealand, with a population of 5 million, and France, with a population of 67 million, the duel may seem lopsided. But in the world of the oval ball, the All Blacks are historically the giants. At the dawn of the two countries’ opening match of the Rugby World Cup, at 9.15pm at Stade de France, Lopes looks at what has allowed the New Zealanders to build a track record as long as Sebastien Chabal’s arm.
Rugby World Cup: The Blues beat the French
The numbers speak for themselves: since the first World Cup in 1987, these are the numbers ” Kiwi fruit » Who have won the most matches in the men’s competition (49). They also have the most final wins, tied with South Africa (3), and are the only ones not to have done so He did not lose any match in the group stage. Not to mention they are crushing the competition in the Rugby Championship, the major tournament in the southern hemisphere, with 10 wins in the last 12 editions.
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Beyond the Myth, “Highly Rational Factors”
So, do black people derive supernatural power from the Haka, or the legendary black shirt? “There are a whole range of very rational factors that can explain the superiority of New Zealanders over the 200 years of rugby’s existence.”“, responds Joris Vincent, rugby historian at the University of Lille.
Chalauro in the French rugby team: Macron considers it “better” not to select him if he is found guilty on appeal
From the decline in competition from other sports to the dominance of rugby in the dominant position in the school environment, including the association of this sport with national identity, the researcher finds the reasons for this miracle. Made in New Zealand. Watch his analysis in our video at the top of the article.
No matter how heavy the story, the All Blacks are not infallible. At the end of August, Ian Foster’s men struggled The biggest defeat in their history Against South Africa (7-35). A match from which the Blues and their captain Antoine Dupont may have learned some lessons, before this evening’s shock at the Stade de France.
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