PremiumHome / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·1 Jul, 2026 04:01 AM6 mins to read‌Liam Napier and Elliott Smith analyse the big talking points ahead of the All Blacks' first test against France.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.All Blacks v France, Saturday, 7.05pmListen to live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadioThree rookies could be thrust into Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad this weekend.

Nervous tension accompanies season-opening tests, given the trend that the All Blacks are often rusty after

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