The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.

Who will make the cut as the new All Blacks regime kicks off in Christchurch?

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reins at first-five to Ruben Love.

France recalled their record try scorer Damian Penaud on Thursday for their Nations Championship clash with New Zealand in a starting side stacked with Bordeaux-Begles players.

Few, if anyone, would have predicted a raft of selection changes for the first test.

The All Blacks clash with France in their opening test of the Nations Championship.

Follow all the action as the All Blacks kick off their 2026 season and the Nations Championship against France at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch.

New Zealand has opened rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship and a new era under head coach Dave Rennie with an ambitious but deeply-flawed 34-32 win over France in Christchurch.

The new regime was tested, but held on for victory in Christchurch.

Both sides played out a classic under the roof at Te Kaha.

The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in…

Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored twice each as New Zealand held on to edge an under-strength France 34-32 in a nine-try thriller in Christchurch on Saturday to open the…

New Zealand 34-32 France: The All Blacks just about held on in a thriller to start Dave Rennie’s tenure with a win

Despite an early Ruben Love yellow card and a relentless display from a depleted France side, the All Blacks dig deep in Christchurch to launch the Nations Championship with a…

New Zealand defeated France 34-32 in the rugby international in Christchurch as the hosts begin a new era under head coach Dave Rennie with a win

New Zealand launched the Dave Rennie era with a thrilling 34-32 win over an understrength France on Saturday, with the first Nations Championship test laden with sparkling tries.

Coach Dave Rennie said he felt "relief" after New Zealand edged France 34-32 in their Nations Championship opener on Saturday, his first game in charge of the All Blacks.