Recap: All Blacks overcome plucky French side to win 31-27

Last updated July 5, 2025

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Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (Image: Getty/1News)

Relive 1News' live updates of the first Test between the All Blacks and France as the home side won 31-27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

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