
Former New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden believes France will pose a serious threat to the All Blacks in July despite sending a depleted outfit on this year's three-Test tour.
Six Nations champions Les Bleus are set to rest first-choice players such as Romain Ntamack, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Thomas Ramos for the games, starting on July 5, due to a clash with the end of the French club season.