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New Zealand

49 - 14

Full Time

France

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New Zealand have won 80 rucks so far this game.

80'

It's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.

80'

Luke Whitelock has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Felix Lambey bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Waisake Naholo took full advantage.

77'

Matt Todd has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

74'

Jules Plisson comes on.

74'

Rémi Lamerat comes off.

74'

Liam Coltman comes on.

71'

Codie Taylor comes off.

71'

Jackson Hemopo comes on.

69'

Sam Whitelock comes off.

69'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Richie Mo'unga getting some game time.

69'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Damian McKenzie being replaced.

69'

France have won 80 rucks so far this game.

68'

What a tackle there by Kelian Galletier as he saves a certain try!.

66'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

65'

Damian McKenzie sets up the try.

64'

Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Rieko Ioane.

64'

France make a substitution with Maxime Medard coming on.

63'

France make a substitution with Teddy Thomas coming off.

63'

New Zealand sub Karl Tuinukuafe comes onto the field.

63'

Joe Moody departs for New Zealand.

63'

TJ Perenara comes on for New Zealand.

63'

Aaron Smith leaves the field.

63'

Adrien Pelissie comes on.

63'

Camille Chat comes off.

63'

Felix Lambey comes on.

63'

Bernard Le Roux comes off.

63'

New Zealand have won 60 rucks so far this game.

62'

Rémi Lamerat has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

62'

Mathieu Babillot has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Waisake Naholo goes through the gap.

60'

Benjamin Fall comes on.

59'

Maxime Medard comes off.

59'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

59'

Ben Smith sets up the try.

58'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Rieko Ioane.

58'

What a run here by Rieko Ioane as they gets over the gainline!.

58'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Jordie Barrett getting some game time.

57'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Sonny Bill Williams being replaced.

57'

Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

53'

Damian McKenzie sets up the try.

52'

Try

Rieko Ioane goes on his own for a try.

52'

Rieko Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

52'

Fabulous play by France has led to Rémi Lamerat being able to wriggle through a gap.

50'

France make a substitution with Alexandre Lapandry coming on.

50'

France make a substitution with Kevin Gourdon coming off.

50'

France sub Cedate Gomes Sa comes onto the field.

50'

Uini Atonio departs for France.

50'

Cyril Baille comes on for France.

50'

Dany Priso leaves the field.

50'

Camille Chat comes on.

48'

Adrien Pelissie comes off.

48'

Trouble here as Ben Smith breaches the defence.

48'

New Zealand have won 40 rucks so far this game.

48'

Maxime Medard comes on.

47'

Benjamin Fall comes off.

47'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the conversion.

47'

Spellbinding play by Luke Whitelock is finished off with a try.

46'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Damian McKenzie leads to a try for New Zealand.

46'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian McKenzie bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

46'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

46'

Ofa Tuungafasi comes on.

45'

Owen Franks comes off.

45'

France decide to make a substitution, with Adrien Pelissie getting some game time.

44'

France decide to make a substitution, with Camille Chat being replaced.

44'

The second half is underway.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.

40'

France have won 60 rucks so far this game.

37'

Scott Barrett has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

The defensive line has been broken as Gael Fickou goes through the gap.

36'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

32'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for New Zealand.

32'

Try

A stunning solo try from Damian McKenzie.

31'

What a run here by Damian McKenzie as they gets over the gainline!.

31'

New Zealand make a substitution with Shannon Frizell coming on.

30'

New Zealand make a substitution with Jackson Hemopo coming off.

30'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

28'

That's a great try assist by Anthony Belleau.

27'

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Wesley Fofana.

27'

Wesley Fofana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

27'

Fabulous play by France has led to Gael Fickou being able to wriggle through a gap.

25'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

The New Zealand pack has powered over for Matt Todd to score the try.

22'

New Zealand sub Jackson Hemopo comes onto the field.

21'

Shannon Frizell departs for New Zealand.

21'

New Zealand have won 20 rucks so far this game.

19'

Trouble here as Sonny Bill Williams breaches the defence.

19'

France have won 40 rucks so far this game.

17'

Matt Todd comes on for New Zealand.

16'

Ardie Savea leaves the field.

16'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

16'

Sonny Bill Williams sets up the try.

15'

Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Ben Smith.

15'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Smith bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

15'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Baptiste Serin took full advantage.

12'

Try

France are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Baptiste Serin touching down.

11'

Baptiste Serin comes on.

Morgan Parra comes off.

France have won 20 rucks so far this game.

The defensive line has been broken as Kelian Galletier goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v New Zealand 
  
 Internationals - Round 1 
  
 Sat 23rd June 2018, 02:35am CDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +35

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

49 - 14

65'

Ioane

47 - 14

64'

McKenzie

42 - 14

59'

Ioane

40 - 14

58'

McKenzie

35 - 14

53'

Ioane

33 - 14

52'

McKenzie

28 - 14

47'

McKenzie

26 - 14

46'

Half Time

McKenzie

21 - 14

32'

McKenzie

19 - 14

31'

Belleau

28'

14 - 14

Fofana

27'

14 - 12

McKenzie

14 - 7

23'

Todd

12 - 7

22'

McKenzie

7 - 7

16'

Smith

5 - 7

15'

Belleau

12'

0 - 7

Serin

11'

0 - 5

Start

Other Fixtures

20 - 17

20 - 52

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