All Blacks defeat France to lead three-match series

Saturday 12 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 12 Jul 2025, 9:07pm

In this story All Blacks, Beauden Barrett, Ardie Savea, Cam Roigard

The All Blacks beat France 43-17 in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. New Zealand scored six tries against a French side that made 10 changes from their previous match. The victory also saw the Dave Gallaher Trophy return to New Zealand.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesSat 12 Jul 2025, 9:05pm

   All Blacks find rhythm to flay France in Wellington (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 12 Jul 2025, 9:07pm

   All Blacks v France result: Dave Gallaher Trophy returns to New Zealand with dominant win (opens in new tab)