Christchurch, New Zealand, July 2, 2026 (AFP) - France recall record try scorer Penaud for All Blacks Test

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2026-07-02

France recalled their record try scorer Damian Penaud on Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with New Zealand in a starting side stacked with Bordeaux-Begles players. Players from French champions Toulouse and fellow finalists Montpellier were not available for Saturday's clash, and head coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a Bordeaux-heavy side. Eight Bordeaux-Begles players are in the matchday XV, including up front hooker Maxime Lamoth......

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