PremiumOpinionOpinion byWinston AldworthHead of Sport·NZ Herald·5 Jul, 2026 02:01 AM5 mins to readWinston Aldworth is Head of Sport for NZME, working alongside New Zealand’s best sports journalists in the radio and publishing teams.How the French players rated in their 34-32 defeat to the All Blacks in Christchurch.1. Jefferson Poirot – 5Head-down operator took route-one option with ball in hand. French props seldom look like inclined to pass.2. Maxime Lamothe – 6
Shonky lineout work in 15th minute found Sam
