And whatever it is, it will come to a crescendo at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday afternoon, when Japan takes on Argentina for a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/07/more-sports/japan-argentina-rugby-world-cup/

Before the Bok scrum gave them traction at a slippery Stade de France the Boks looked in real danger of being knocked out.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-22-i-knew-that-was-the-job-i-had-to-do-luckily-it-came-off-pollard-on-that-kick/

Borthwick will be hoping his side go into that final game at the Stade de France with a shot at the title but it certainly won’t be easy.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/england-looking-to-build-after-positive-2023-rugby-world-cup/

But Nienaber rang the changes for the final at the Stade de France, recalling Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard, the architects of the 2019 World Cup-winning team in Japan.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/we-re-geniuses-nienaber-says-final-selection-pays-off.1064211

Curry drew the incident to the attention of referee Ben O’Keeffe in the second quarter of the match at the Stade de France.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/10/22/south-africa-investigating-alleged-racist-abuse-directed-at-englands-tom-curry/

Damian Willemse in action against Ireland at Stade de France last weekend.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/johan-ackermann-boks-picked-strongest-team-tonga/

England beat the Pumas 26-23 at the Stade de France but let slip a comfortable early lead before holding on to win the bronze final.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-28-farrell-admits-england-had-to-scrap-their-way-to-bronze-medal/

England's Ellis Genge, top is tackled by Argentina's Marcos Kremer during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Argentina in the Stade de Marseille, Marseille, France Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Source: https://www.sudbury.com/national-sports/ford-kicks-14-man-england-to-relieving-win-over-argentina-at-rugby-world-cup-7526414

Everton have won both pre-season friendlies so far this summer – against Stade Nyonannais and Wigan – and will play three further matches in the next fortnight at Bolton and Stoke before hosting Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12328719/Arnaut-Danjuma-FINALLY-joins-Everton-season-long-loan-Villarreal-six-months-sensationally-snubbing-Toffees-Tottenham.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

For most of a sodden Stade de France evening, a Rugby World Cup final was within their grasp.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-south-africa-live-stream-score-result-rugby-world-cup-b2433208.html

Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match at the Stade de Bordeaux against Romania.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/fit-healthy-and-firing-andy-farrell-hails-johnny-sextons-ireland-comeback-4286982

Ireland vs Samoa is due to kick off at 7.45pm BST on Saturday 26 August at the Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne, France.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/ireland-samoa-tv-channel-stream-time-b2398868.html

It brought back bitter memories for Montpellier of an epic match the club lost to Marseille in 1998 after leading 4-0 at halftime at the Stade Velodrome.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2023-05-07/monaco-beats-angers-to-strengthen-grip-on-european-place

It follows problems before England’s opening match against Argentina at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille last Saturday (September 9) when fans faced major delays and congestion entering the ground.

Source: https://web4.insidethegames.biz/articles/1140847/french-sports-minister-rugby-world-cup

It is likely to swirl inside Stade de France.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-15-boks-have-made-plans-for-fielding-frances-tactical-kicking-willemse/

James Tarkowski had declared after the 2-1 win against Stade Nyonnais that Everton were determined to be the fittest team in the Premier League this season and this game alone was another step on the way to achieving that goal.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/everton-analysis-sean-dyche-finds-27375622

Last season's Champions League final was delayed after thousands of Liverpool supporters were unable to get into the Stade de France for the match on May 28, which Real won 1-0.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/psg-submit-bid-stade-de-france-3340366?cid=cna_flip_070214

Madrid's 1-0 win at the Stade de France on May 28 was overshadowed by the scenes surrounding European football's showpiece event.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/former-nba-nfl-team-owner-mccombs-dead-at-95/

Maro Itoje of England in action during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Fiji at Stade Velodrome on October 15, 2023 in Marseille, France.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/16/he-froze-ref-raynal-leaves-fiji-distraught-as-own-farrell-snuffs-out-brilliant-comeback-bid/

Nigeria’s representatives at the ongoing Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Senegal, Kwara Falcons, suffered another defeat in their second group match yesterday after they were beaten 74-78 by fellow debutants, Stade Malien of Mali.

Source: https://royaltimes.net/kwara-falcons-lose-second-consecutive-match-at-2023-basketball-africa-league-bal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kwara-falcons-lose-second-consecutive-match-at-2023-basketball-africa-league-bal