Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksUpdatedLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Jul, 2026 09:14 AM5 mins to read‌The All Blacks hold off a determined France to win a gripping opening test.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.All Blacks 34 France 32By Liam Napier in Christchurch More clunky than clinical but Dave Rennie’s All Blacks tenure starts on a positive note.

The ‘you got this’ message emblazoned on trams throughout Christchurch eventually rang true but the All Blacks were forced to overcome scares and

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