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Razor's verdict on hard-fought France series win

REACTION: All Black head coach Scott Robertson was relieved his team "found a way" to stave off a spirited challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep.

The France national rugby union team, commonly referred to as Les Bleus, is one of the most distinguished rugby sides on the planet. They made their international debut in 1906 at Parc des Princes, Paris. Ninety years later, Les Bleus began playing at the Stade de France, a venue known for its electrifying atmosphere.

The France rugby team competes at the Six Nations Championship, where they have firmly established a reputation as one of the tournament’s strongest sides. They have also come close to several Rugby World Cup victories; Les Bleus reached the final of the competition in 1987, 1999 and 2011.

Additionally, France have consistently been a top contender in the World Rugby Rankings. In 2022, their resilience finally paid off and they reached the number one spot for the first time.

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Countries Player Ratings: France OPINION: France wrapped up their 2025 July Series with another defeat, unable to hold on to a two-point half-time lead as they fell 19-29 to the All Blacks.

Countries All Blacks dig deep to complete series sweep against gritty France MATCH REPORT: New Zealand staved off a fierce challenge from France, pulling away late to win the third Test 29-19 on Saturday and complete a series clean sweep.

Countries RECAP: New Zealand v France READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the third Test match between New Zealand and France in Hamilton.

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Countries New Zealand v France - Teams and Prediction THIRD TEST PREVIEW: Ruben Love will run out at Waikato Stadium on Saturday without any fear as he aims to prove his worth to All Black head coach Scott Robertson.

Argentina World Rankings: All Blacks to edge closer to Springboks? SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations ahead of this weekend’s Test matches.

Countries France change 11 as Fickou returns for Hamilton clash TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France head coach Fabien Galthie made 11 changes to the starting line-up that will face New Zealand in the third Test on July 19 in Hamilton.

Countries All Blacks boss Razor rolls the dice with 'young fellas' TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says he will "trust the young fellas" to complete a series sweep against France after unveiling 10 starting changes on Thursday for the third and final Test.

Countries Superstar Dupont to miss France versus Springboks NEWS: France have suffered a major setback with the news of their captain, Antoine Dupont.

Countries Robertson hails 'ruthless' All Blacks REACTION: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson was pleased with a "ruthless" All Blacks display Saturday as an under-strength France were crushed 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington to clinch the series with a game to spare.

Countries Player Ratings: France OPINION: After what was a remarkable performance in the series opener, Fabien Galthié made ten changes for the second Test Match against the All Blacks, and it unfortunately backfired massively against the current men’s Six Nations title holders in this 17-43 loss.

Countries All Blacks make under-strength France pay MATCH REPORT: New Zealand crushed an under-strength France 43-17 in the second Test in Wellington on Saturday, scoring six tries to clinch the three-match series.

Countries RECAP: New Zealand v France READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the second Test match between New Zealand and France in Wellington.

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Argentina World Rankings: All Blacks to make Boks sweat? SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published the ranking permutations ahead of this weekend's Test matches.

Countries All Blacks forced to make late change TEAM UPDATE: New Zealand was forced into making a late change ahead of the second Test against France.

Countries Les Bleus make 10 changes TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Fabien Galthie announced a major reshuffle for the second Test against New Zealand, with 10 changes to his starting side after the 27-31 loss in Dunedin last week.

Countries Razor keeps faith in injury-hit All Blacks TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ardie Savea will captain a largely unchanged New Zealand side named Thursday for the second Test against France.

Les Bleus Rugby Team Versus the Springboks

The rivalry between South Africa and the France rugby team spans over a century. The two nations have competed against one another since 1913, when the Springboks beat Les Bleus 38-5.

Since 1989, the two sides have met each other twice at the Rugby World Cup. In 1995, South Africa defeated France 19-15 at the semi-final stage. Then, in 2023, South Africa knocked France out of their home Rugby World Cup at the quarter-final stage in the Stade de France.

Away from the RWC, South Africa hold a formidable record against the France rugby team. Their most impressive period was 2010 to 2018, when the Springboks produced seven back-to-back test victories over Les Bleus. In contrast, France’s best achievement was three consecutive wins from 2005 to 2009.

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