France coach defends weakened squad for All Blacks series

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 5:16pm

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Fabien Galthié has defended his decision to name a second-string squad for the upcoming three-test series against the All Blacks in New Zealand. The coach cited greater player workloads for the French side as the reason for the selection.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 6:25am

   All Blacks v France: Fabian Galthie defends second-string squad for New Zealand tour (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 18 Jun 2025, 9:14am

   Fabien Galthié says he has ‘no choice’ but to name weakened France squad for All Blacks series (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 3:44pm

   France's rugby coach Fabien Galthie defends weakened squad for NZ tour (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 18 Jun 2025, 5:16pm

   France coach defends weakened squad to face All Blacks (opens in new tab)