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Sluggish New Zealand overcome depleted France
New Zealand's Will Jordan was denied a hat-trick after a review by the television match official (TMO) [Getty Images] First Test: New Zealand v France New Zealand (21) 31 Tries: Jordan 2, Vaai'i, Cons: 4 Pens: France (13) 27 Tries: Guillard, Villiere, Woki Cons: Le Garrec 3 Pens: Segonds, Le Garrec Advertisement New Zealand delivered an underwhelming performance in Dunedin to narrowly beat France for the first time since 2018. The All Blacks led 21-13 at the break, and despite a depleted French side moving within a point shortly after the restart, the hosts were able to see out the game following a late penalty from Beauden Barrett. Played under a roof at the Forsyth-Barr stadium, New Zealand faced a French XV that only featured three players from their final match of this year's Six Nations. Will Jordan scored a try in each half for the All Blacks, with Scott Barrett and Tupou Vaa'i also going over as Beauden Barrett kicked four conversions. Advertisement In reply, Mickael Guillard, Gabin Villiere and Cameron Woki all scored for France but they were unable to overturn the deficit. There was drama right from the off as Sevu Reece was knocked unconscious less than a minute in when the New Zealand winger clattered into a French hip. Damian McKenzie replaced him and Jordan moved to the right flank. France soon established a 10-0 lead as Joris Segonds kicked a penalty before Guillard crossed by the right post. The home side responded as a Jordie Barrett try was denied by a knock-on but minutes later his brothers Scott and Beauden combined to send Jordan over in the right corner. Advertisement McKenzie kept up the momentum for the hosts, shrugging off four opponents before Vaa'i barged over to put the All Blacks four points up. The Barrett brothers struck again on the stroke of half-time, as Jordie was able to touch down. That eight-point lead disappeared soon after the break, as Segonds spread the ball wide to Villiere who jogged through a hole in the All Blacks' line to score. And although New Zealand responded with Jordan's second try of the match, Woki came off the bench for the tourists to score his try and set up a nervy finish. That pressure was eased slightly when Villiere was shown a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on. Advertisement Billy Proctor and Jordan both had tries disallowed by the TMO but Beauden Barrett was able to settle the game with his boot six minutes from time. The second test of the three-match series takes place in Wellington on 12 July.
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Sluggish New Zealand overcome depleted France
First Test: New Zealand v FranceNew Zealand (21) 31Tries: Jordan 2, Vaai'i, Cons: 4 Pens: France (13) 27Tries: Guillard, Villiere, Woki Cons: Le Garrec 3 Pens: Segonds, Le Garrec New Zealand delivered an underwhelming performance in Dunedin to narrowly beat France for the first time since All Blacks led 21-13 at the break, and despite a depleted French side moving within a point shortly after the restart, the hosts were able to see out the game following a late penalty from Beauden under a roof at the Forsyth-Barr stadium, New Zealand faced a French XV that only featured three players from their final match of this year's Six Jordan scored a try in each half for the All Blacks, with Scott Barrett and Tupou Vaa'i also going over as Beauden Barrett kicked four reply, Mickael Guillard, Gabin Villiere and Cameron Woki all scored for France but they were unable to overturn the deficit. There was drama right from the off as Sevu Reece was knocked unconscious less than a minute in when the New Zealand winger clattered into a French hip. Damian McKenzie replaced him and Jordan moved to the right soon established a 10-0 lead as Joris Segonds kicked a penalty before Guillard crossed by the right home side responded as a Jordie Barrett try was denied by a knock-on but minutes later his brothers Scott and Beauden combined to send Jordan over in the right kept up the momentum for the hosts, shrugging off four opponents before Vaa'i barged over to put the All Blacks four points Barrett brothers struck again on the stroke of half-time, as Jordie was able to touch eight-point lead disappeared soon after the break, as Segonds spread the ball wide to Villiere who jogged through a hole in the All Blacks' line to although New Zealand responded with Jordan's second try of the match, Woki came off the bench for the tourists to score his try and set up a nervy pressure was eased slightly when Villiere was shown a yellow card for a deliberate Proctor and Jordan both had tries disallowed by the TMO but Beauden Barrett was able to settle the game with his boot six minutes from second test of the three-match series takes place in Wellington on 12 July.
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New Zealand survive 'hell of a Test' against inexperienced France
New Zealand's Will Jordan scores a try during the first international rugby Test match between New Zealand and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (Sanka Vidanagama) All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson conceded his team had been in "a hell of a Test match" after edging past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin. Will Jordan scored two tries to secure a tense 500th Test victory for New Zealand, who desperately held off an energetic France side fielding eight debutants in the dying minutes to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Advertisement "Test footy," explained Robertson about how a France squad that had been derided in New Zealand as a "B-team" almost caused a monumental upset. "Any French team that's on tour that's written off... it's going to put up a scrap and fight for everything," he said. "(France) didn't go away. It was a hell of a Test match." Of the 42 players France brought on tour to New Zealand, 20 were uncapped. The inexperience had some former players suggesting France would face a drubbing in Dunedin, and that they had disrespected the game by not bringing a stronger squad. Advertisement But right from the start, France were sharp and took the game to the All Blacks. New Zealand plans were upset in the first minute when wing Sevu Reece was dazed in a tackle and helped from the field with a head injury. It forced a reshuffle that clearly rattled the All Blacks as playmaker Damian McKenzie came off the bench to play fullback and No.15 Jordan moved to the right wing. The young French side took the lead from a penalty goal in the seventh minute and extended it to 10 points soon after when No.8 Mickael Guillard crossed next to the posts. The home side's response was swift. Jordan scored his first of the night on the end of a pinpoint Beauden Barrett cut-out pass. Advertisement Tupou Vai'i gave New Zealand the lead for the first time moments later, crashing under the posts. - French hang in - When Jordie Barrett scored a try just before half-time, diving like a slip fielder to catch a Jordan pass on the right wing before finding his feet and plopping over, it seemed like the hosts might run away with the game. But France, who had slotted another penalty, would not lie down and hit back almost immediately from the second-half kickoff. Rieko Ioane, playing on the wing for the first time in four years, bobbled the restart, allowing France good territory and Gabin Villiere scored. Advertisement All Blacks captain Scott Barrett gathered his team for an emergency pep talk having seen the lead cut to a whisker at 21-20. "I think it was words of reassurance, really, that we were creating opportunities," Barrett said. "I think in those moments you can easily slip away and potentially get frustrated. "It's certainly a mental trap that we could fall into, but I was pleased with the way the boys hung in there, and I guess the French sort of hung in there as well." Jordan scored his second of the match -- his 40th Test try -- to restore an eight-point advantage but again France wouldn't give in. Advertisement Replacement Jacobus Van Tonder broke the All Blacks line and fell just short of the posts, allowing Cameron Woki to cross off the back. France were reduced to 14 after try-scorer Villiere was yellow-carded for a deliberate knock-down, but New Zealand could not capitalise on their numerical advantage. Billy Proctor and Jordan had tries disallowed for a knock-on and obstruction respectively, as the television match official drew loud boos from the capacity crowd. A Beauden Barrett penalty extended the lead to 31-27 with six minutes remaining but France immediately gained territory as they searched for the winning try with the clock ticking down. A knock-on with 90 seconds remaining allowed the All Blacks to regain precious possession and they hung on to secure a hard-fought victory. bes/dh
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New Zealand struggle past under-strength France 31-27
New Zealand's Will Jordan scores a try during the first international rugby Test match between New Zealand and France at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (Sanka Vidanagama) New Zealand edged past an under-strength France 31-27 in Dunedin on Saturday to record a 500th Test win for the All Blacks in unconvincing fashion. Will Jordan scored two tries to secure a tense victory as the All Blacks held off an energetic France side fielding eight debutants to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. Advertisement New Zealand wing Sevu Reece lasted less than a minute as poor technique in a tackle saw him dazed and helped from the field with a head injury. It forced an immediate reshuffle, with Jordan moving from fullback to the right wing, and Damian McKenzie coming off the bench. It clearly rattled the All Blacks. The young French side took the lead from a penalty goal in the seventh minute and extended it to 10 points soon after when No.8 Mickael Guillard crossed next to the posts. New Zealand centre Jordie Barrett thought he had scored moments earlier, after Cam Roigard split the line and fed him for an easy try, only for it to be pulled back for a knock-on in the build-up. Advertisement But the home side's response was swift. Jordan scored his first of the night on the end of a pinpoint Beauden Barrett cut-out pass. Tupou Vai'i gave New Zealand the lead for the first time moments later, crashing under the posts as the attack started to click on the back of fierce defensive work. Jordie Barrett did score a try just before half-time, diving like a slip fielder to catch a Jordan pass on the right wing, before finding his feet and plopping over. But France would not lie down and hit back almost immediately from the second-half kickoff. Rieko Ioane, playing on the wing for the first time in four years, bobbled the restart, allowing France good territory and Gabin Villiere scored to cut the deficit to a single point at 21-20. Advertisement Jordan scored his second of the match -- his 40th Test try -- to restore an eight-point advantage but again France wouldn't give in. Replacement Jacobus Van Tonder broke the All Blacks line and fell just short of the posts, allowing Cameron Woki to cross off the back. France were reduced to 14 after try-scorer Villiere was yellow-carded for a deliberate knock-down, but New Zealand couldn't capitalise. Billy Proctor and Jordan had tries disallowed for a knock-on and obstruction respectively, as the television match official drew loud boos from the capacity crowd. A Beauden Barrett penalty extended the lead to 31-27 with six minutes remaining but France immediately gained territory as they searched for the winning try with the clock ticking down. A knock-on with 90 seconds remaining allowed the All Blacks to regain possession and hang on for a hard-fought victory. bes/dh
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Live New Zealand v France: Score and latest updates from first Test in Dunedin
7:49AM Teams for today's clash New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Billy Proctor, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Christian Lio-Willie, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Tupou Vaa'i, 5 Fabian Holland, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot. Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei'aho, 17 Ollie Norris, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Samipeni Finau, 20 Du'Plessis Kirifi, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Quinn Tupaea, 23 Damian McKenzie. France starting XV: 15 Theo Attissogbe, 14 Tom Spring, 13 Emilien Gailleton, 12 Gael Fickou (captain), 11 Gabin Villière, 10 Joris Segonds, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Mickael Guillard, 7 Killian Tixeront, 6 Alexandre Fischer, 5 Tyler Duguid, 4 Hugo Auradou, 3 Rabah Slimani, 2 Gaetan Barlot, 1 Giorgi Beria. Replacements: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Paul Mallez, 18 Regis Montagne, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Cameron Woki, 21 Jacobus van Tonder, 22 Baptiste Jauneau, 23 Antoine Hastoy. Ready to run. Ready to roar. Your All Blacks for Test One. 😤 — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) July 3, 2025 🇳🇿🇫🇷 Le 𝐗𝐕 𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞́𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 de nos Bleus ! Samedi à 9h05, le #XVdeFrance affronte la Nouvelle-Zélande pour le premier match de la tournée d'été.💪 #NZLFRA #XVdeFrance — France Rugby (@FranceRugby) July 3, 2025 7:45AM Barrett: France have not been disrespectful France's tour of New Zealand begins today as they face off at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. This is the first of a three-match series, with the next two matches taking place in Wellington and Hamilton. This is New Zealand's first taste of action since the end of November last year, when they won 29-11 in Italy. Speaking ahead of the match, New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson was excited for the challenge facing his side. 'Facing France is always special; they bring intensity, flair, and physicality. As a group we have had a fantastic 10 days together, preparing for the three-Test series ahead of us. We are ready for the challenge and what better place to kick it off than under the roof in Dunedin, in front of a packed home crowd.' France were Six Nations champions earlier this year but travel down to New Zealand without a host of key players, including Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack (both injured), as well as resting the likes of Gregory Alldritt and Thomas Ramos. Some in New Zealand, including former All Black Justin Marshall, believe that France are disrespecting the tour by leaving behind so many key personnel but New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has said his side will be showing France the 'utmost respect'. 'I was certainly not reading into anything that it is a weakened French side, I think any French Test side that plays against the All Blacks, you have to give them the utmost respect. We have certainly prepared like that, the Dave Gallaher trophy is on the line, and we certainly have not had much success in recent years against the French, so we are looking to turn that around in this series. I do not think it is disrespectful. 'We have had a great camp in Auckland, and the last few days down here in Dunedin have been great for our preparation and playing under the roof. We are right in behind those boys, and they have got proud families behind them, and as always, it is about them going out there and expressing themselves in the jersey and trusting themselves and their instincts.' Gael Fickou will captain the French on this tour with Dupont and Alldritt not there. France have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last three matches between these sides. These teams were involved in a thrilling encounter during the Autumn Nations Series last November, with France winning 30-29. France have not won in New Zealand since 2009, when they won 27-22 in Dunedin.
