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England Plot Return to Paris

The England rugby team will return to Paris to play in the Stade de France, the location of their defeat in the 2007 World Cup final, for a Six Nations clash on February 23rd.

Fans hoping to go with them should get their cheap hotels in Paris booked quickly, as this clash between old rivals England and France is sure to be a popular one.

As if any more spice was needed in a match between these competitive countries, France will be looking for some revenge after they were beaten by Jonny Wilkinson and co in the semi-final of the World Cup this year.

The Stade de France is arguably the country's most impressive sporting venue, built for the 1998 football World Cup and with capacity to hold 80,000 people, it can create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams and supporters.

France beat England 24-17 in the first ever rugby international held in the arena and it was also the setting for the national football side's 3-0 victory over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final.

Rugby fans can find the magnificent stadium a few kilometres north of Paris in the city of Saint-Denis.

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Updated: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:41:54

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