All Blacks 29 - 19 France

Full time

19 Jul 2025

International Friendlies

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

FMG Stadium Waikato

All Blacks vs France head to head

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New Zealand secured a 29-19 victory over France in an engaging friendly match. France initially took the lead with a try and conversion from Le Garrec, making it 7-0. The home side responded quickly with a try from Jordan, converted by McKenzie, followed by a penalty to take the lead. A drop goal from Hastoy briefly narrowed the gap, but New Zealand's McKenzie continued to score with penalties and conversions. Lienert-Brown and Kirifi added tries for New Zealand, showcasing their attacking prowess. In the final moments, McAlister's try solidified the win for the All Blacks. The match highlighted New Zealand's dominance, continuing their unbeaten streak against France in recent encounters.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 8.6°C (Feels like 9.5°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 2.7 km/h, gusting to 4.5 km/h Humidity: 89% Cloud Cover: 81%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
7'

Try

Nolann Le Garrec · France

0 - 5
8'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec · France

0 - 7
19'

Penalty

Nolann Le Garrec · France

0 - 10
21'

Try

Will Jordan · All Blacks

5 - 10
22'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · All Blacks

7 - 10
23'

Drop Goal

Antoine Hastoy · France

7 - 13
30'

Penalty

Damian McKenzie · All Blacks

10 - 13
33'

Penalty

Nolann Le Garrec · France

10 - 16
36'

Penalty

Nolann Le Garrec · France

10 - 19
40'

Substitution

Pierre Bochaton on for Alexandre Fischer · France
Halftime 10 - 19
Second Half
41'

Missed Drop Goal

Antoine Hastoy · France
42'

Try

Anton Lienert-Brown · All Blacks

15 - 19
43'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · All Blacks

17 - 19
44'

Substitution

Paul Mallez on for Baptiste Erdocio · France
44'

Substitution

Gaetan Barlot on for Pierre Bourgarit · France
44'

Substitution

Demba Bamba on for Rabah Slimani · France
44'

Substitution

George Bower on for Ethan de Groot · All Blacks
44'

Substitution

Romain Taofifenua on for Matthias Halagahu · France
49'

Substitution

Fletcher Newell on for Tyrel Lomax · All Blacks
49'

Substitution

Brodie McAlister on for Samisoni Taukei'aho · All Blacks
54'

Substitution

Jordie Barrett on for Quinn Tupaea · All Blacks
58'

Try

Du'Plessis Kirifi · All Blacks

22 - 19
59'

Substitution

Emilien Gailleton on for Leo Barre · France
59'

Substitution

Killian Tixeront on for Hugo Auradou · France
65'

Substitution

Dalton Papali'i on for Samipeni Finau · All Blacks
65'

Substitution

Noah Hotham on for Cortez Ratima · All Blacks
69'

Substitution

Timoci Tavatavanawai on for Anton Lienert-Brown · All Blacks
70'

Missed Drop Goal

Ruben Love · All Blacks
75'

Try

Brodie McAlister · All Blacks

27 - 19
76'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · All Blacks

29 - 19
76'

Substitution

Thibault Daubagna on for Nolann Le Garrec · France
Fulltime 29 - 19

Player ratings

All Blacks

15 Ruben Love 7.1
14 Will Jordan 7.9
13 Anton Lienert-Brown 7.6
12 Quinn Tupaea 6.1
11 Sevu Reece 8.0
10 Damian McKenzie 6.7
9 Cortez Ratima 7.0
1 Ethan de Groot 7.8
2 Samisoni Taukei'aho 8.0
3 Tyrel Lomax 6.9
4 Patrick Tuipulotu 7.1
5 Fabian Holland 7.2
6 Samipeni Finau 8.0
7 Du'Plessis Kirifi 8.1
8 Ardie Savea 8.5
16 Brodie McAlister 7.6
17 George Bower 6.4
18 Fletcher Newell 6.4
19 Dalton Papali'i 6.6
20 Christian Lio-Willie –
21 Noah Hotham 6.4
22 Timoci Tavatavanawai 6.2
23 Jordie Barrett 7.7

France

15 Leo Barre 6.0
14 Theo Attissogbe 7.5
13 Nicolas Depoortere 7.6
12 Gael Fickou 7.4
11 Gabin Villiere 5.3
10 Antoine Hastoy 6.2
9 Nolann Le Garrec 8.6
1 Baptiste Erdocio 6.8
2 Pierre Bourgarit 8.3
3 Rabah Slimani 6.2
4 Hugo Auradou 7.3
5 Matthias Halagahu 7.3
6 Alexandre Fischer 7.7
7 Joshua Brennan 7.2
8 Mickael Guillard 7.7
16 Gaetan Barlot 6.7
17 Paul Mallez 6.0
18 Demba Bamba 6.5
19 Romain Taofifenua 6.7
20 Killian Tixeront 6.5
21 Pierre Bochaton 6.8
22 Thibault Daubagna –
23 Emilien Gailleton 6.5