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Scott Robertson’s All Blacks set for blockbuster Test against France – report

Team New Zealand performs the Haka during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 8, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Liewig - Corbis/Getty Images)

Scott Robertson’s All Blacks will look to end an unwanted losing streak against France when they reportedly return to Paris next year as part of a blockbuster end-of-season tour.

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French newspaper Midi Olympique understands that New Zealand will take on France for the second time in as many years when they run out onto Stade de France on November 16, 2024.

The All Blacks are expected to return to the site of their two defeats at this year’s Rugby World Cup, which included a 27-13 loss to France in the tournament opener on September 8.

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    While New Zealand has historically dominated this matchup by winning 48 of 63 meetings, that win for Les Bleus extended their impressive run of form against the three-time World Cup winners.

    Match Summary

    5
    Penalty Goals
    1
    2
    Tries
    2
    1
    Conversions
    0
    0
    Drop Goals
    0
    104
    Carries
    113
    8
    Line Breaks
    6
    14
    Turnovers Lost
    16
    8
    Turnovers Won
    5

    France haven’t been beaten by their great rugby foe since a 49-14 loss in Dunedin five years ago. Les Bleus had to wait a while for revenge, but they certainly took their chance in 2021 with a 40-25 win at the Saint-Denis venue.

    But this All Blacks team will be beaming with confidence after an impressive run at the sport’s showpiece event, and the inclusion of rugby mastermind Scott Robertson as the team’s new head coach is an added bonus.

    It’s also been confirmed that the All Blacks will play Test matches away to Japan and England during a blockbuster Northern Tour in 2024.

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    Other fixtures are yet to be confirmed, but it’s been reported that the New Zealanders will take on another Six Nations side between Tests against England – on November 2 – and France.

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    Charlie 528 days ago

    I’m so interested to see how this All Blacks complain it’s gonna play out, about wrong decisions taken against Springboks in their finals? Can they replay or can the cup returned to them?

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    Jon 528 days ago

    Talk is so cheap — this should be an epic match….

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    Nigel 528 days ago

    November 2024 is a long way away. A number of things in both teams will be different to what they are now then.

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    Chris 528 days ago

    All Blacks would never have defeated France in France 🇫🇷 They thought the boks did them a favour 😂

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    Euan 528 days ago

    With so many players gone, Razor will probably cop a few defeats next year.

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    Ninjin 529 days ago

    It is going to be good one. Hopefully the All Blacks will be back to their best by the time of kick off.

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    Driss 529 days ago

    Revenge vs France . All blacks will smash them with a top coach Razor. Other beast now with razor.

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