Live New Zealand v France: Score and latest updates from first Test in Dunedin
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.
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Samedi à 9h05, le #XVdeFrance affronte la Nouvelle-Zélande pour le premier match de la tournée d'été.💪
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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.
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