Zaz and Vianney at the opening of the Rugby World Cup: what we know about the ceremony

Zaz and Vianney at the opening of the Rugby World

The opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup before the first match of the competition, this Friday September 8 at the Stade de France.

Vianney and Zaz headline the Rugby World Cup opening ceremony. The two French artists will put on the show at 8 p.m. this Friday, September 8, before the kickoff of the first match of the competition, which will see the Blues and New Zealand face each other at the Stade de France. Kick-off of the match, 9:15 p.m. And to warm up, Vianney and Zaz, announced at the last minute this Thursday after participating in the rehearsals for the ceremony on Wednesday. The singer had been there several weeks ago.

The opening ceremony of the rugby world championship, which will be broadcast on TF1, is orchestrated by the actor Jean Dujardinwho wants an evening “that resembles us and brings us together”, as he explains in a video posted on the competition’s Instagram account.

At his side, the actor Philippe Lacheau, the star dancer Alice Renavand, the pastry chef Pierre Hermé and the chef Guy Savoy. To this prestigious list are added 200 volunteer extras. Will they bring luck to the French team, which will face the formidable Blacks after this opening ceremony? Answer tomorrow.

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