France is eagerly preparing to host the 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup, which will take place from Friday, September 8th, to Saturday, October 28th. Twenty teams will compete with the ultimate goal of capturing the coveted trophy, currently held by South Africa.
The pool stage promises exciting encounters for the French team, as they will face four formidable opponents. Here is the schedule adjusted to San Francisco’s time zone:
- On Friday, September 8th, at 12 noon, France will take on New Zealand.
- On Thursday, September 14th, at 12 noon, it’s France versus Uruguay.
- On Thursday, September 21st, at 12 noon, France will clash with Namibia.
- Finally, on Friday, October 6th, at 12 noon, France will face Italy.
For passionate supporters of the French national team in San Francisco, here are two places to watch the matches and immerse yourself in the tournament’s excitement alongside fellow compatriots:
Amélie: The wine bar nestled on Polk Street will open its doors at 11:45 AM, offering fans the opportunity to follow the matches with the “Famélie” of French Team Supporters in San Francisco our historic partner for sports events (thanks to Arnaud Auger) while enjoying a French-style lunch.
Address: 1754 Polk St, San Francisco, CA, 94109.
Café Bastille: The other essential spot located in the heart of Downtown SF will also be hosting screenings of the national team’s matches.
Address: 44 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104.
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Allez les Bleus!
