Home / Sport / Rugby / All BlacksUpdatedLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·4 Jul, 2026 10:00 PM5 mins to read‌The All Blacks hold off a determined France to win a gripping opening test.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Liam Napier in Christchurch Dave Rennie has seen enough rugby to know the All Blacks must improve from their scratchy starting point. But he’s also aware that winning a tight, tense battle is much better than the alternative.

Rennie’s All Blacks tenure started with a 34-32 victory in

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