French rugby team to train in Auckland instead of Hamilton

Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 10 Jul 2025, 5:00am

In this story All Blacks, Waikato Times, Les Bleus

The French rugby team has decided to stay in Auckland to train before their third test match against the All Blacks on 19 July. Hamilton residents and business owners expressed disappointment regarding the decision to bypass the city.

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1. RNZWed 9 Jul 2025, 4:03pm

   French rugby team turns nose up at Hamilton ahead of test (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 10 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   French rugby says oui, non to Hamilton (opens in new tab)