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France to play host to Argentina and New Zealand in November 2021

France will play host to Argentina and New Zealand in November 2021. Les Bleus will host three matches as part of the November Internationals. Two of the opponents have been confirmed. A third is presently being finalized against a Tier 2 opponent.

France is scheduled to play eleven test matches in 2021. They come in the form of there categories. First, five matches will be in the 2021 Six Nations in February and March. Second, France will tour Australia for a three match tour in July. Third, France will host Argentina, New Zealand and one other opponent in November.

France’s match against Argentina will be Les Bleus’ opening game of the November Internationals. The venue is yet to be confirmed, though it will be played on November 06. The final match will be against New Zealand in Paris on November 20.

Argentina last faced France at RWC 2019. The nail-bitter was one by the Europeans with a drop-goal. Had it not been for COVID-19 Argentina would have hosted France in July 2021. Argentina’s most recent win over France was a home match in Tucumán in June 2016.

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