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“France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” meme: meaning, origin and common card

France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 refers to the Rugby World Cup quarter-final where France beat heavily favored New Zealand, creating one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history.

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The “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” is a common card of the Memes FR pack, number 4517 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3498 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” meme mean?

Bringing up France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 evokes a scenario where the underdog topples an opponent billed as unbeatable, in a match turned around in the second half through a heroic comeback. The meme is used to comment on any spectacular sporting turnaround, or to celebrate a team's ability to rise above itself against an overwhelming favorite. It also serves as a nostalgic reference among rugby fans, for whom this match remains a peak of intensity and twists.

Where does the “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” meme come from?

On October 6, 2007, the France rugby team faced New Zealand, the All Blacks, in the quarter-final of the World Cup held in France, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Trailing 13-3 at halftime, France turned the match around with a try from Yannick Jauzion followed by a decisive try from Thierry Dusautoir, backed by penalties from Lionel Beauxis, to win 20-18. The win remains one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history, as New Zealand was then considered the world's best team and the tournament's clear favorite. France went on to lose the semi-final to England at the Stade de France, but the quarter-final against the All Blacks remains one of the most talked-about matches in French rugby history.

  1. 2007On October 6, France beat New Zealand 20-18 in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

How to use the “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” meme

  • To comment on an unexpected sporting feat, a commentator says: “we're reliving France-All Blacks 2007!”
  • A rugby fan recalls the match with emotion: “2007, Cardiff, I'll never forget it.”
  • To describe a heroic second-half comeback, people call it a “France-All Blacks scenario.”

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The “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” card in MyMemeCards

France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 card
NumberNo. 4517
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes FR pack
Fame50/100 · #753 of 3498
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@chaz66450
Rarities of the Memes FR pack: 3,498 cards
  • Common1,48042%
  • Rare1,17434%
  • Epic66819%
  • Legendary1133.2%
  • Mythic411.2%
  • Full Art220.6%

How to get the “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 comes out of the Memes FR pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What match does France vs All Blacks 2007 refer to?

It refers to the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-final, played on October 6 in Cardiff, where France beat New Zealand 20-18.

Why is France-All Blacks 2007 a legendary match?

Because France, trailing at halftime, turned the match around in the second half to beat the tournament's clear favorite, New Zealand.

Who scored the decisive try in the 2007 match against the All Blacks?

Thierry Dusautoir scored the decisive try in that quarter-final, after an earlier try from Yannick Jauzion, for France's 20-18 win.

How do I get the France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “France vs ALL BLACKS 2007” is a common card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the France vs ALL BLACKS 2007 card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Coupe du monde de rugby à XV 2007 — Wikipédia · Thierry Dusautoir — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.

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