This match ball was used in the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening game between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris, on Friday 8th September 2023.

The ball was collected immediately after the game and has been signed by the captains and coaches of both sides; Antoine Dupont & Fabien Galthié (France) and Ardie Savea and Ian Foster (New Zealand). The ball has also been signed by the official matchday referee, Jaco Peyper.

A picture of each side of the ball has now been uploaded to the item page, which is the actual ball that you are bidding on. Please note that the match used ball will be shipped in an official Gilbert match ball box, with the rugby ball display stand on which each ball is photographed.