Fabien Galthie's France welcome in-form New Zealand to Paris today with the hosts hoping to build on the victories they chalked up in their two most recent meetings with the All Blacks.
The French hammered them on a cold November evening in 2021 before taking the spoils in last year's rip-roaring Rugby World Cup opener, both at a packed Stade de France.
New Zealand, who enjoyed a 14-match winning streak stretching back to 2009 before those two defeats, are now coached by Scott Robertson, who has steadied the ship in recent weeks after a slow start to his tenure.
Three straight wins over the past month, over Japan, England and Ireland come after an unconvincing June tour and Rugby Championship campaign.
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India trounce the Proteas
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Boks wary of England
KOLISI: KNOWS EXACTLY HOW IT FEELS TO ENDURE LENGTHY LOSING SPREE
Player safety is high on agenda
Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a \"proud moment\" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere on Thursday and vowed to unify all the different factions.
Rugby needs more 'superstars'
Wales rugby coach Warren Gatland believes \"the game needs superstars\" as his struggling side prepare to face Wallaby wonder Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (right) tomorrow.
Challenge is 'immense'
GALTHIE: LES BLEUS HOPE TO MAINTAIN STRANGLEHOLD ON THE ALL BLACKS
Williamson boost for the Black Caps
Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was yesterday included in New Zealand's Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury.
Southee makes his career call
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