New Zealand will hope to continue their outstanding European tour as they face France in Paris.
Scott Robertson’s side are two from two having beaten England and Ireland to kick off their November, with confidence swelling after an up-and-down Rugby Championship.
This represents another huge test, though, against a French side that looked in good touch in dispatching Japan last weekend.
With Antoine Dupont back from his sevens sabbatical, the hosts will be ready to rip in to the All Blacks as the Autumn Nations Series rolls on.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is France vs New Zealand?
France vs New Zealand is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday 16 November at the Stade de France in Paris.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage from 7.45pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
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Team news
Full-back Romain Buros will make his debut for France as Thomas Ramos continues at fly half, while Gael Fickou returns in midfield. Gabin Villiere takes the place of an ill Damian Penaud and Paul Boudehent steps in for Francois Cros, who misses out after sustaining a concussion.
Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return for New Zealand after missing the win over Ireland due to head injuries. The former is preferred to Damian McKenzie at fly half, while Sevu Reece is brought in to the starting backline with Mark Tele’a ruled out due to an injured hand. With Sam Cane out, Ardie Savea and Wallace Sititi shift roles in the back row with Samipeni Finau brought in on the blindside.
Line-ups
France XV: 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 3 Tevita Tatafu; 4 Thibaud Flament, 5 Emmanuel Meafou; 6 Paul Boudehent, 7 Alexandre Roumat, 8 Gregory Alldritt; 9 Antoine Dupont (captain), 10 Thomas Ramos; 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 12 Yoram Moefana, 13 Gael Fickou, 14 Gabin Villiere; 15 Romain Buros.
Replacements: 16 Julien Marchand, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 George-Henri Colombe, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Mickael Guillard, 21 Charles Ollivon; 22 Nolann Le Garrec, 23 Emilien Gailleton.
New Zealand XV: 1 Tamaiti Williams, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Tyrel Lomax; 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Tupou Vaa’i; 6 Samipeni Finau, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Wallace Sititi; 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Beauden Barrett; 11 Caleb Clarke, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Rieko Ioane, 14 Sevu Reece; 15 Will Jordan.
Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18 Pasilio Tosi, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Peter Lakai; 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 Damian McKenzie.
Odds
France win 5/6
Draw 25/1
New Zealand win 11/9
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