France and New Zealand played to a 23-all draw in a tense Pool A match at the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading blows throughout. France took the lead early in the first half, but New Zealand responded with two tries to take a 14-10 lead at halftime.
France came out strong in the second half and scored two tries to level the scores at 23-all. The match could have gone either way, but neither team was able to score a winning try in the final minutes.
The draw leaves both teams with two points from their opening two games. France is top of Pool A, but New Zealand is only two points behind.
The next round of matches in Pool A will be played on Sunday. France will face Italy, while New Zealand will face Uruguay.
The draw is a good result for both teams. France will be happy to have avoided a loss against a strong New Zealand side, while New Zealand will be confident of winning its next two matches to top the pool.
The Rugby World Cup is the most prestigious international rugby union competition in the world. It is held every four years and features the top 20 teams in the world. The tournament is currently being held in France and will run until October 28.
The Pool A match between France and New Zealand was one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. Both teams are considered to be among the favorites to win the title. The draw is a good result for both teams and sets up an exciting final round of matches in the pool.