France vs Namibia Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is France vs Namibia on and what time does it start? France vs Namibia will take place on Thursday 21st September, 2023 – 16:45 (UK)
Where is France vs Namibia taking place? France vs Namibia will take place at Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, France
Where can I get tickets for France vs Namibia? Click here for the latest ticket information for France vs Namibia
What channel is France vs Namibia on in the UK? France vs Namibia will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream France vs Namibia in the UK? France vs Namibia can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
FRANCE
Starting 15: Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Louis Bielle-Biarry, Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Dupont, Anthony Jelonch, Charles Ollivon, Francois Cros, Thibaud Flament, Cameron Woki, Uini Atonio, Peato Mauvaka, Cyril Baille
Replacements: Pierre Bourgarit, Reda Wardi, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Paul Boudehent, Baptiste Couilloud, Yoram Moefana, Melvyn Jaminet
NAMIBIA
Starting 15: Andre van den Berg, Gerswin Mouton, Johan Deysel, Danco Burger, JC Greyling, Cliven Loubser, Jacques Theron, Prince Gaoseb, Johan Retief, Max Katjijeko, Adriaan Ludick, Mahepisa Tjeriko, Aranos Coetzee, Louis van der Westhuizen, Desiderius Sethie
Replacements: Obert Nortje, Jason Benade, Haitembu Shikufa, Pieter-Jan van Lil, Richard Hardwick, Oela Blaauw, Alcino Izaacs, Divan Rossouw
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
France were given a little scare in their game with Uruguay last week as their much-changed side failed to hit their straps. That underwhelming effort has prompted mass changes again with a side that looks close to their first choice XV with the hosts hoping to build some momentum ahead of the knockout stages.
NAMIBIA
Namibia were on the end of a hammering at the hands of New Zealand last week and another big defeat is surely on the cards here. They stuck in there for much of the first half but allowed the floodgates to open as they conceded 71 points and their aim in this contest will be to just compete as much as they can once again.
THE PREDICTION
France’s lacklustre effort against Uruguay last week has seen them name a formidable side for this clash with Namibia. The minnows couldn’t have asked for a couple of tougher fixtures in back-to-back games and with the hosts looking to put in a strong showing to get back to some sort of rhythm with the ball, this is likely to be a hugely one-sided affair.
BETTING TIP: FRANCE -69
