All Blacks starting hooker Dane Coles faces a lengthy injury break

Luke Whitelock will captain the All Blacks for the first time against a French XV

When you're the best team in the world, you're always going to face criticism.

There has been no unified sense of what the All Blacks jersey means and what it represents

COMMENT: The ABs have developed a split personality, which is not something to celebrate.

A 20-point win and yet the negatives outweighed the positives for the All Blacks in Paris.

Steve Hansen needed his assistant coach to explain the SBW penalty try ruling to him.

Breaking down the All Blacks' record-making feat of scoring 2000 test tries

Here's how the media from around the world reacted to the All Blacks victory in Paris.

The All Blacks managed to cling on to victory in Paris in the most unconvincing manner.

Sonny Bill Williams had some brilliant touches before a major lapse in concentration.

Can the All Blacks make it 11 straight wins against the French? Join our live updates.

Richie Mo'unga will be pulling on the black jersey for the first time.

All you need to know you need to know ahead of the All Blacks' test with France.

Dane Coles has a few serious challengers for the number two jersey.

If the All Blacks play high quality, simple rugby captain Kieran Read will be happy.

AB's for the first time to wear the RSA NZ poppy on their sleeve when they take the field.

Irish centurion has been tipped to join Crusaders coaching staff on two-year deal.

Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga is interested but sceptical about a clash with the All Blacks.

Early last year Nepo Laulala was told he would never play rugby again

All Blacks Mike Clamp and Rob Gordon picked up jobs, families and a love for French life.

The All Blacks have performed the haka on many hallowed turfs...this is a new one though

A year ago the All Blacks were limited in Paris. Don't expect that gameplan on Sunday.

Comment: Two greatest fullbacks in the game will not be lining up November internationals.

NZ Rugby draws line through suggestions of All Blacks v Kangaroos hybrid match in Tokyo.

France name rookies halves and dish out four debuts for All Blacks test this weekend.

Damian McKenzie is keen to improve after his first loss with the All Blacks

From infuriating the selectors to a possible test debut - all in the space of 12 months.

Luke Romano is the only aspiring lock to have put his hand up in the last few weeks.

Coach reveals Jerome's ligament injury comes with a six-week recovery time.