But the first test with France, won 31-27 by theAll Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday night, had a weird, bizarre air to it from start to finish. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.

Fabian Holland and Du’Plessis Kirifi were both full of emotion after making their test debuts for the All Blacks in their 31–27 win over France in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Blacks: Will Jordan 2, Tupou Vaa’i, Jordie Barrett, Billy Proctor tries, Beauden Barrett con 4, pen France: Mickael Guillard, Gabin Villière, Cameron Woki tries, Nolann Le Garrec con 3, pen ...

The All Blacks' 21-13 halftime lead all but disappeared within minutes of the restart, though, as Leinster's Rieko Ioane spilled the kick-off ball forward to gift France a scrum deep in attack.

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Head coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as his captain for the All Blacks' three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star back-rower Ardie Savea.

Tupaea returns to the All Blacks squad for the first time since 2022 after recovering from a knee injury. “For the five uncapped players this is a particularly special day," Robertson said.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as captain for New Zealand's three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star ...