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Nov 2022
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The Black Ferns will need to break a four-match losing streak against France in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup semi-final, to have a chance at defending their title. New Zealand are the official favourites heading into tomorrow night's game, but history suggests France has the upper hand heading into the must-win match. The director of Alliance Française in ... Show More
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