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Rugby World Cup 2023: Fan zones so French rugby lovers can gather and watch the match
FRANCE 24 English
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9/8/2023
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Finishing touches are being carried out at the Fan Zone in Toulouse.
00:04
It will be able to accommodate up to 40,000 people.
00:07
Residents are eager to watch the opening match.
00:10
"It's a day of celebration, but it's also a bit stressful because we're still waiting
00:15
for victory."
00:16
"I think there will be a ton of people in the Fan Zone."
00:20
"Especially if France manages to put on a good game.
00:26
That's important to start the competition."
00:28
At this restaurant in Toulouse, French flags are flying.
00:34
"You have to live up to the French team."
00:38
Two big screens will broadcast a match to a full house.
00:41
"There will be cocktails before, and after it will be eating and drinking, and then,
00:46
well, a party."
00:47
A third of the French team is made up of players from the Stade Toulousain, but it's the blue
00:53
jerseys of the national team that are selling well.
00:56
"We receive the World Cup range, so French team polo shirts like these, we will receive
01:02
World Team T-shirts and French Team T-shirts."
01:05
Les Bleus against the All Blacks, many are predicting a close match.
01:10
"22-15, it's going to be a close match, but we'll win."
01:15
"It'll give the tempo of the tournament, see who's in top form.
01:19
They're the two biggest teams."
01:22
Rugby fever has taken hold for this year's World Cup tournament.
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