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As it happened: All Blacks v France
Join us for the live blog of tonight's rugby international between the All Blacks and France from Eden Park.
Join us for the live blog of tonight's rugby international between the All Blacks and France from Eden Park.
The All Blacks insist there is zero chance they are underestimating France in the first test in Auckland tonight.
Read will lead out the All Blacks tonight for the first time at home while regular skipper Richie McCaw continues his comeback to full fitness after his sabbatical.
If the French are handing out awards for sporting diplomacy, Louis Picamoles would be a prime contender.
France are not hugely experienced but will fancy their front row clash against the All Blacks.
A rugby priority for backrower Bernard le Roux was learning to count to 20, so he could understand lineout calls.
French rugby have apparently decided that, if they can't beat the clubs, they'll join them.
The British media have ridiculed the decision of the IRB to fine the French rugby team $5000 for advancing on the All Blacks haka before Sunday's Rugby World Cup final.
The French team left New Zealand last night with their reputation tarnished after damning video....
Live commentary of the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and France at Eden Park.
Relive the key moments from the Rugby World Cup final between the All Blacks and France at Eden Park.