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All Blacks edge France 34-32 to open Nations Championship

Published July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4, 2026 · The Guardian

New Zealand secured a dramatic 34-32 victory over France in Christchurch to launch the inaugural Nations Championship under new head coach Dave Rennie.

Cam Roigard and Will Jordan each scored two tries as the All Blacks held on for a narrow win. Despite France fielding a depleted squad missing key players from Toulouse and Montpellier, the visitors pushed the hosts to the final whistle. tr-sport.click

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