Christchurch, New Zealand, July 4, 2026 (AFP) - New Zealand edge France 34-32 in Nations Championship

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2026-07-04

Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored two tries each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a thriller in Christchurch on Saturday to open the inaugural Nations Championship. It was the All Blacks' first Test under new coach Dave Rennie and he saw France run his team close despite fielding a line-up without any players from top clubs Toulouse and Montpellier. bes/dh ...

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