New Zealand vs France Preview & Prediction | 2025 Mid-Year Internationals
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France have one more opportunity to defeat New Zealand as their three-game series against the All Blacks draws to a close.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – FloRugby
New Zealand team news
Squad: 15 Ruben Love, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Quinn Tupaea, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 Cortez Ratima, 8 Luke Jacobson, 7 Ardie Savea (captain), 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Fabian Holland, 4 Patrick Tuipulotu, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 1 Ethan de Groot
Replacements: 16 Brodie McAlister, 17 George Bower, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Dalton Papali’i, 20 Du’Plessis Kirifi, 21 Noah Hotham, 22 Timoci Tavatavanawai, 23 Jordie Barrett
France team news
Squad: 15 Leo Barre, 14 Theo Attissogbe, 13 Nicolas Depoortere, 12 Gael Fickou (captain), 11 Gabin Villiere; 10 Antoine Hastoy, 9 Nolann Le Garrec, 8 Joshua Brennan, 7 Mickael Guillard, 6 Alexandre Fischer, 5 Matthias Halagahu, 4 Hugo Auradou, 3 Rabah Slimani, 2 Pierre Bourgarit, 1 Baptiste Erdocio
Replacements: 16 Gaetan Barlot, 17 Paul Mallez, 18 Demba Bamba, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Killian Tixeront, 21 Pierre Bochaton, 22 Thibault Daubagna, 23 Emilien Gailleton
New Zealand vs France prediction
New Zealand have now won both of their Tests against France, following up their narrow 31-27 victory in Dunedin with a more comprehensive 43-17 triumph in Wellington last weekend.
The FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton is the venue for this series finale, as the All Blacks looks to wrap up a clean sweep against Les Bleus.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has rung the changes for this one though, opting to give some fringe players a chance given that the series is wrapped up.
That could open to door for France, who surely won’t want to leave New Zealand without one victory to their name. Fabien Galthie’s men will be fired up for this one and we think they will take the game to the All Blacks. New Zealand may be favoured by the bookies but we’re going against the grain here.
New Zealand vs France tip: France to win
