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NZ Herald
a day ago
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- NZ Herald
All Blacks team naming live updates: Scott Robertson's squad for France series opener revealed
Scott Robertson names his first All Blacks 23 of the year, to face France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night All Blacks v France - all you need to know All Blacks v France, First test, 7.05pm, Saturday, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin All you need to know as Scott Robertson's side take on France in the first match of the 2025 season. France have won their past three tests against the All Blacks, stretching back to 2021 and are aiming for four straight over New Zealand for the first time. They haven't won on New Zealand soil against the All Blacks since 2009. All Blacks v France history Played - 64 All Blacks won - 48 France won - 15 Draws - 1 All Blacks points scored - 1663 France points scored - 898 All Blacks v France - What happened last time? The last time the two sides met was during last year's Northern Tour, with France edging out a 30-29 victory. It was a performance that offered so much promise but deteriorated to a deflating defeat in Paris for the All Blacks. The All Blacks weren't helped by several perplexing decisions from Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli – and one baffling TMO decision for a neck roll from replacement prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi – but so, too, were they their own worst enemies with multiple errors proving costly. Following wins in 2023 and in 2021, France have recorded three victories in succession over the All Blacks. All Blacks v France line-ups All Blacks side: Advertise with NZME. Announced today France side: Announced today All Blacks v France form guide (last five tests) All Blacks: W, L, W, W, W France: W, W, W, L, W The All Blacks have won six of their last seven with the only defeat against the French in Paris. France are the reigning Six Nations champions with their one loss coming against England at Twickenham. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. All Blacks v France referee Nic Berry of Australia is in charge of the first test at Dunedin. All Blacks v France TAB odds All Blacks: $1.07 Draw: $31 France: $7.50 All Blacks v France - how to follow the action For live commentary of All Blacks v France, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio. Plus James McOnie & Mike Lane of The Alternative Commentary Collective will be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream. You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now.
NZ Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- NZ Herald
All Blacks v France first test Dunedin: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know
Played - 64 All Blacks won - 48 France won - 15 Draws - 1 All Blacks points scored - 1663 France points scored - 898 All Blacks v France - What happened last time? The last time the two sides met was during last year's Northern Tour, with France edging out a 30-29 victory. It was a performance that offered so much promise but deteriorated to a deflating defeat in Paris for the All Blacks. Returning to the scene of the 2023 World Cup final loss, the All Blacks carried momentum and confidence from victories over England and Ireland to summon a supremely dominant first half and leave France there for the taking. The All Blacks weren't helped by several perplexing decisions from Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli – and one baffling TMO decision for a neck roll from replacement prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi – but so, too, were they their own worst enemies with multiple errors proving costly. Following wins in 2023 and in 2021, France have recorded three victories in succession over the All Blacks. Read full report All Blacks v France line-ups All Blacks side: TBC France side: TBC All Blacks v France form guide (last five tests) All Blacks: W, L, W, W, W France: W, W, W, L, W The All Blacks have won six of their last seven with the only defeat against the French in Paris. France are the reigning Six Nations champions with their one loss coming against England at Twickenham. All Blacks v France referee Nic Berry of Australia is in charge of the first test at Dunedin. All Blacks v France TAB odds All Blacks: $1.07 Draw: $31 Italy: $7.50 All Blacks v France - how to follow the action For live commentary of All Blacks v France, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio. Plus James McOnie & Mike Lane of The Alternative Commentary Collective will be providing commentary on their iHeartRadio stream. You can watch the game on Sky Sport 1 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now. You can also find live updates at
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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- Yahoo
England vs France referee: Who is Six Nations official Nika Amashukeli?
Nika Amashukeli will take charge of England vs France in the 2025 Six Nations. The trailblazing Georgian returns to the tournament after making history at the World Cup in the autumn of 2023. The 30-year-old became the first referee from Georgia to officiate at the event, and the youngest whistler since Wayne Barnes in 2007 to be appointed to a men's World Cup panel. Amashukeli represented Georgia at junior level as a centre, but was forced to retire at the age of 20 after a series of concussions and other injuries. He was recruited as a referee as part of a new programme to improve officiating standards in the country, developed in partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union. As part of that relationship, Amashukeli has been mentored by Irish official David McHugh, who refereed games at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups. In July 2021, Amashukeli officiated Wales' win over Canada, his first international appointment involving a Tier One nation. A Six Nations debut followed seven months later, and Amashukeli has since forged a reputation as a referee of high potential. England v France match officials Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo) Assistant Referees: Andrea Piardi (Ita) & Damian Schneider (Arg) Television Match Official: Marius van der Westhuizen (SA) Foul Play Review Officer: Marius Jonker (SA)
The Independent
08-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
England vs France referee: Who is Six Nations official Nika Amashukeli?
Nika Amashukeli will take charge of England vs France in the 2025 Six Nations. The trailblazing Georgian returns to the tournament after making history at the World Cup in the autumn of 2023. The 30-year-old became the first referee from Georgia to officiate at the event, and the youngest whistler since Wayne Barnes in 2007 to be appointed to a men's World Cup panel. Amashukeli represented Georgia at junior level as a centre, but was forced to retire at the age of 20 after a series of concussions and other injuries. He was recruited as a referee as part of a new programme to improve officiating standards in the country, developed in partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union. As part of that relationship, Amashukeli has been mentored by Irish official David McHugh, who refereed games at the 1995, 1999 and 2003 World Cups. In July 2021, Amashukeli officiated Wales' win over Canada, his first international appointment involving a Tier One nation. A Six Nations debut followed seven months later, and Amashukeli has since forged a reputation as a referee of high potential. England v France match officials
