Tupou Vaa’i to play blindside flanker against France

Friday 11 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 11 Jul 2025, 6:01am

In this story All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa'i, Patrick Tuipulotu

The All Blacks will continue to use Tupou Vaa’i at blindside flanker for the second test against France. Following the injury to captain Scott Barrett, Patrick Tuipulotu and Fabian Holland will partner in the second row.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 11 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   ‘Just a different number’: All Blacks forward Tupou Vaa’i rises to challenge of new position (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 11 Jul 2025, 6:01am

   All Blacks vs France: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection – Gregor Paul (opens in new tab)