France completed a perfect Autumn Nations Series after wins against Argentina and Georgia, by defeating New Zealand for their first victory in Paris against the All Blacks since 1973; the win comes two years before France host the World Cup
Last Updated: 20/11/21 10:00pm
France survived a brief yet brutal meltdown to claim their first victory against New Zealand since 2009 as they beat the All Blacks 40-25 with some free-flowing rugby in their last autumn Test.
Les Bleus, who had not beaten the three-time world champions on home soil in 21 years, ended a 14-match losing streak against their rivals with tries by Peato Mauvaka (2), Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud, while Melvyn Jaminet kicked the rest of the points with clockwork precision.
New Zealand, who threatened a comeback with three tries in 20 minutes early in the second half through Jordie Barrett, who kicked the other points, Rieko Ioane and Ardie Savea, suffered their second defeat in a row after being humbled 29-20 by Ireland last weekend.
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