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All Blacks edge France 34-32 in Nations Championship opener

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in Christchurch to kick off the inaugural Nations Championship under new coach Dave Rennie.

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 on Saturday.

It marked the All Blacks' first Test under new coach Dave Rennie, who saw France run his team close despite fielding a line-up without players from top clubs. afrikasportnews.co.za

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