Top-ranked Ireland and host nation France both provide compelling reasons to believe that the southern hemisphere’s 16-year hold on the Rugby World Cup might come to an end this year.
France’s Roman Ntamack scores a try as he is tackled by New Zealand’s Jordie Barrett and Sam Whitelock, right, during the international rugby union match between France and the All Blacks, at the Stade de France, in Saint Denis, north of Paris, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021.
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier, middle, is tackled by South Africa’s captain Siya Kolisi, left, during the rugby union international match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.
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