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FRA vs NZL

International Men's Rugby

Stade de France, Saint-Denis

France

vs

New Zealand

30
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29
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Full-Time: 30 - 29
That rounds things off from Paris, after a fantastic test taken out by France. For now, this is Nicholas Friedlander signing out.
The All Blacks will feel like that was one which got away. They had the game by the scruff of the neck, but they failed to put it away, letting France back in with their own silly mistakes. It should have been a good win, but they just didn't secure it. Peter Lakai was strong having been injected early, as was Wallace Sititi. Cam Roigard was spectacular, and questions will be asked why he was substituted so early. The All Blacks bench really failed to make the impact needed, and it cost them in the end. They head to Turin next week looking to end their year on a high.
France will be ecstatic. They have beaten the All Blacks for a third time in a row for the first time since 1995, having cashed in on a few crucial All Blacks errors. It was the axis of Antoine Dupont and Thomas Ramos that helped them find field position, but it is hard to argue against Louis Bielle-Biarrey being man of the match. He showed an electric turn of pace on several occasions, including to score the go-ahead try. Once ahead, their pack grew in confidence, the set piece improved, and they did enough to get over the line. They take on Argentina next week.
What a test match. Ebbs and flows right throughout, but an excellent comeback from France has seen them home. A counter-attacking try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey put the French ahead, and they did not relent. Penalty goals were traded, but the All Blacks just could not get their noses back in front. They live to rue some crucial errors under pressure, and are now left to lick their wounds. A poor second half has let them down again.
80+1'
FRANCE GET HOME! The All Blacks spun across the face of the line, but couldn't find a crack. In the end Jordan was wrapped up, and the ball was never coming out! Scrum called, game over, the home side get the job done.
79'
The All Blacks spin it left, but McKenzie knocks on! France could have killed it, but Ramos cross kicks for Bielle-Biarrey... and it goes into touch! One last chance for the visitors, with 90m to go.
79'
Bielle-Biarrey hacks it ahead, and the chase it on! Savea did just enough to knock it free, and McKenzie dove on it! France were over eager and concede the penalty on the line, so the All Blacks can clear to the 22m line.
78'
Ratima clears, and Dupont bombs back, forcing the All Blacks to charge it back. They wrapped left, with McKenzie flying down the sideline! He looked to link to Jordan, but it was just intercepted in the lane. The All Blacks poured over it though, with huge numbers stacked to the right! B Barrett fired into Ioane, but he spills, and here comes France!
77'
Ollivon claims, and the drive comes. They edged 5m forwards, before looping in midfield where Dupont drove a kick in behind. McKenzie gathered, doing well to hold off French pressure.