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France take down All Blacks in Test thriller

France take down All Blacks in Test thriller
Photo:NZ Herald

Fly-half Thomas Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat the All Blacks 30-29 in a thrilling Test clash in Paris this morning.

Romain Buros, Paul Boudehent and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were the hosts' try-scorers as they claimed a third-straight win over the All Blacks.

Peter Lakai and Cam Roigard scored for New Zealand before Damian McKenzie's contributions with the boot to set-up a nervy last half an hour.

France head coach Fabien Galthie recalled experienced centre Gael Fickou to the starting lineup in one of four changes from last Saturday’s easy win over Japan.

New Zealand Head coach Scott Robertson welcomed back fly-half Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor after the influential pair missed last week's win over Ireland with injuries.

Robertson's outfit reacted almost immediately to make it 7-3 as Lakai, a second-minute replacement, crashed over for his maiden Test try and Beauden Barrett slotted the extras after nine minutes.

The All Blacks had the upper hand after the opening quarter, profiting from a poor France lineout.

In other Test match results, the Fiji Water Flying Fijian thumped Spain 33-19, and South Africa beat England 29-10.

Source: Rugby.com.au

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