All Blacks v France series 2025

The story so far

France coach Fabien Galthié defended naming a second-string squad for the three-test series in New Zealand, citing heavier player workloads.^{18 Jun 2025} Coach Scott Robertson named a 35-man squad for the series, but loose forward Wallace Sititi was ruled out with an ankle injury and replaced by Christian Lio-Willie.^{23, 26 Jun 2025} The All Blacks won the first test in Dunedin 31-27, a narrower margin than expected against an understrength French side, with a late Beauden Barrett penalty sealing it.^{5, 7 Jul 2025} Captain Scott Barrett suffered a calf tear in that match and was ruled out of the rest of the series, with Ardie Savea expected to captain in Wellington.^{7 Jul 2025} The All Blacks went on to win 43-17 in Wellington and 29-19 in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep.^{12, 19, 20 Jul 2025}

Latest

The All Blacks completed the series sweep with a 29-19 win over France in Hamilton, after trailing for much of the match.^{20 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 26 Jun 2025Wallace Sititi ruled out of series with ankle injury; Christian Lio-Willie called in.
2. 5 Jul 2025All Blacks beat France 31-27 in Dunedin, the series opener.
3. 7 Jul 2025Late Beauden Barrett penalty secures four-point win in Dunedin.
4. 7 Jul 2025Captain Scott Barrett ruled out for rest of series with calf tear.
5. 12 Jul 2025All Blacks win 43-17 in Wellington, taking unassailable 2-0 series lead.
6. 13 Jul 2025Timoci Tavatavanawai earns first All Blacks cap off the bench in Wellington.
7. 19 Jul 2025All Blacks win 29-19 in Hamilton after France led 10-0 early.

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