"And I've got a number of meetings with my French counterparts to check in on Paris and how Paris 2024 is looking, and also how the Rugby World Cup is going - what I should know now rather than later."

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1141193/anika-wells-france-visit-brisbane

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/

Andy Farrell’s men head to Paris for the standout fixture in Pool B seeking to secure a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a fixture to spare.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/09/20/ireland-may-need-to-win-ugly-in-south-africa-clash-says-simon-easterby/

Around 24,515 spectators flocked to Loftus to witness a titanic clash between two teams that boasted 10 Rugby World Cup Springboks between them, but neutrals would have been disappointed by how the contest turned out as the Sharks were a no-show.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/bulls-come-out-on-top-against-sharks/

As England take on South Africa for a place in the Rugby World Cup final, one sports bar owner is gearing up for an afternoon of friendly rivalry and banter – while hoping his Springbok compatriots can do the job.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/2023/10/21/south-african-sports-bar-owners-ready-for-rivalry-and-banter-as-england-take-on-the-boks-for-a-place-in-the-rugby-world-cup-final/

A six-match ban would potentially see Farrell unable to compete in five of England’s Rugby World Cup fixtures, as well as one warm-up match.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/owen-farrell-red-card-appeal-world-cup-b2395502.html

A statement yesterday said the side known as the Defence Blacks were in Brittany, France preparing for pool play at the WMRC, the military equivalent of the Rugby World Cup.

Source: https://fijisun.com.fj/2023/08/17/world-military-rugby-championship-nzdf-ready-for-rfmf/

As the 2023 Rugby World Cup reaches its climax on Saturday, the 28th of October, we call upon the French public to let the spirit of sportsmanship prevail.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/world-news/have-the-french-delivered-a-great-world-cup-from-the-fans-behaviour-during-matches-especially-by-the-springboks/

Australia forward Nick Frost says the Wallabies can cast aside their poor form at the Rugby World Cup as Eddie Jones' side finalise preparations for their tournament opener against Georgia next Saturday.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/wallabies-have-not-lost-belief-despite-poor-form-says-forward-frost-3742171?cid=cna_flip_070214

Bath Rugby falnker Sam Underhill has been added to England’s Rugby World Cup squad in France as an injury replacement for Jack Willis.

Source: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/a-test-match-animal-baths-8815705

Born and raised in Clapham, south-west London, Prof Arday, a sociologist, says formative moments included watching Nelson Mandela's release from prison on television and South Africa's symbolic triumph in the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64717079?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year when tight-head prop Phil Vickery, who had led England to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, was unavailable.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/10/27/on-this-day-in-2008--steve-borthwick-named-england-captain-by-martin-johnson/

By the time England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, he was travelling the length and breadth of the UK with his parents, collecting signatures from famous faces.

Source: https://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/sport/23414956.firma-stella-sports-worcester-business-now-worth-1-million/?ref=rss

Coach Jacques Nienaber says picking seven forwards and one back on his bench for the all-important Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris on Saturday is a “calculated risk” the Springboks are happy with and willing to take.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/boks-7-1-bench-is-calculated-risk-and-same-that-helped-smash-all-blacks/

Conor Murray acknowledges Ireland’s record-breaking winning run and impressive achievements under Andy Farrell will count for very little at the Rugby World Cup.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/08/29/conor-murray-rugby-world-cup-is-a-different-animal-for-in-form-ireland/

Curry became the first player to receive a red card at the Rugby World Cup via the new bunker review system after his head smashed into Mallia's as the Argentina fullback came down to ground after catching a high kick.

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

Dolveck admitted the men's Rugby World Cup due to start in France on Friday (September 8) and run until October 28 would be a "dress rehearsal" for Paris 2024.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1140521/paris-2024-stations-100-accessible

Eddie Jones oversaw the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history as Japan beat South Africa in Brighton, England.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/12/10/eddie-jones-set-to-be-appointed-japan-coach-six-weeks-after-walking-out-on-wallabies/

"Eddie produced the best record of any England coach in history with a 72% win rate and is arguably without peer in delivering success for multiple teams in Rugby World Cup campaigns."

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/eddie-jones-is-in-dave-rennie-out-as-wallabies-head-coach

Effectively the winner of this week’s Test will have one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy but importantly another step for both teams on the road towards the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in September-October.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/listen-all-blacks-test-week-with-world-cup-winning-bok-kobus-wiese/