logo
All Blacks 'punched in the nose' during France win

All Blacks 'punched in the nose' during France win

BBC News19-07-2025
New Zealand captain Ardie Savea said his side were "punched in the nose" despite recovering to beat France 29-19 and complete a series clean sweep.Having trailed 10-0 early on and 19-17 at half-time, the All Blacks only took the lead with 20 minutes to go against an under-strength French team in Hamilton.Will Jordan, Anton Lienert-Brown, Du'Plessis Kirifi and debutant Brodie McAlister all crossed for New Zealand while Racing 92 scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec starred for France converting his own early try and striking three penalties.It meant France's tour ended in a 3-0 All Blacks series win after the hosts won 31-27 in Dunedin and 41-17 in Wellington earlier this month.New Zealand's team in Hamilton featured 10 changes to their previous starting XV and flanker Savea admitted his new-look side had been caught off guard."We got kind of punched in the nose in the first half and then, you know, we came back in the second," he said."We were able to build phases and build pressure. We converted it into points."All Blacks coach Scott Robertson added: "We'll be better for the experience as a group. Ten points down at one stage and we found a way, played some really good footy and we're better for it."
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Lions and Wallabies forced off pitch as lightning strikes near Sydney stadium
Lions and Wallabies forced off pitch as lightning strikes near Sydney stadium

The Independent

timean hour ago

  • The Independent

Lions and Wallabies forced off pitch as lightning strikes near Sydney stadium

The third Test rugby match between the British and Irish Lions and Australia was halted at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night AEST. Play was paused in the 43rd minute, with the Wallabies leading 8-0, due to lightning strikes in the vicinity. The stoppage followed an earlier pause for a head injury to Lions lock James Ryan, and other players including Maro Itoje and Tommy Freeman also failed head injury assessments. Fans in the front rows were directed to move indoors to the concourse as the electrical storm hit after a period of heavy rain. Rules dictate that play cannot resume until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike within 10 kilometres of the ground, though the Lions have already secured the series victory.

Fans repeatedly invade pitch after Australia vs Lions is suspended despite being warned about huge fines
Fans repeatedly invade pitch after Australia vs Lions is suspended despite being warned about huge fines

The Sun

timean hour ago

  • The Sun

Fans repeatedly invade pitch after Australia vs Lions is suspended despite being warned about huge fines

RUGBY fans caused carnage while invading the pitch after the Lions' third Test against Australia was suspended due to adverse weather. Spectators were warned about huge fines if they entered the field after a lightning strike protocol halted the match. 2 2 It came minutes are a 20-PLAYER mass brawl between the players in Sydney before play was stopped. Australia led the travelling Lions 8-0 in Sydney when the players were taken off the pitch. And just before the break, there was a huge melee after Lions star James Ryan was on the end of an accidental knee by Will Skelton. Ryan was placed on a stretcher and taken off the pitch - but gave the thumbs up - while players from the opposing team came to blows. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store