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The opening match will feature tworugbygiants, France and New Zealand in Paris at the Stade de France stadium.

The schedule looks good for the Springboks who will be taking on Scotland in their first match.

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South Africa will play in Pool B along with Ireland, Scotland, Asia/Pacific 1 and Europe 2.

In other news, despite the Stormers best efforts they wereunable to keep Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

He has been linked to a move to the Sharks in KwaZulu-Natal.

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule released, France to take on All Blacks in opener

South Africa are the current Ruby World Cup Champions and want to retain the title in 2023. Photo credit: siya_kolisi_the_bearSource: Instagram

His contract was officially set to end in October 2021 but Siya was ready to move on.

His move to KZN has a lot to do with changes that have taken place with the Sharks.

The KZN team sold a controlling stake in the franchise to Roc NationsSportin January.

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