All Blacks secure narrow win against France in first test

Monday 7 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 6:00am

In this story NZME, All Blacks, Scott Robertson, Beauden Barrett

The All Blacks defeated a depleted French side by four points at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday. A late penalty from Beauden Barrett secured the victory. Coach Scott Robertson noted an impressive second-half performance, though the team faces potential changes for their upcoming rematch in Wellington.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 7 Jul 2025, 4:30am

   Second half a ‘pretty impressive performance’: Robertson (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 6:00am

   All Blacks v France: Scott Robertson faces changes for Wellington rematch after knife-edge win (opens in new tab)