Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·3 Jul, 2026 01:41 AM4 mins to read‌All Blacks v France, Saturday, 7.05pmListen to live commentary on Newstalk ZB Sport and iHeartRadioIn his first test with the No 7 on his back, don’t expect Luke Jacobson to steer too far from his natural game.

The Chiefs captain was part of a

named by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie for Saturday’s test against France, alongside Peter Lakai – making his first professional start at blindside – and captain Ardie Savea, shifted back to No 8.