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See all dates and cities in France for Rugby World Cup 2023
9 French cities will play host to this year’s tournament

France is the official host of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with nine cities across the country preparing their stadiums for the highly anticipated matches.
Twenty countries will compete for their chance to lift the sought-after cup.
Fans from around the world are set to descend on France in the coming weeks to watch their teams fight for a chance to become champions of the world.
Here are all the dates and where the matches will take place throughout the World Cup.
When and where are the rugby World Cup matches in France?
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