New Zealand Edges France 34-32 to Open Rugby's First Nations Championship
Cam Roigard and Will Jordan scored twice each as New Zealand survived four France tries and a late rally to open the Nations Championship with a win.
- On Saturday, the All Blacks defeated France 34-32 at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch to open the inaugural Nations Championship, marking coach Dave Rennie's first test in charge.
- France fielded a lineup without players from top clubs Toulouse and Montpellier, yet Damian Penaud stunned the hosts by scoring less than 90 seconds into the match as Ruben Love was sin-binned for a high tackle.
- Cam Roigard and Will Jordan each scored twice to fuel the All Blacks' comeback, while Peter Lakai touched down in the 21st minute after a pass from Caleb Clarke put him through.
- Matthieu Jalibert scored in the 78th minute to narrow the gap, but New Zealand held firm as Cam Roigard said, "France are very unpredictable and like to play what is in front of them."
- The All Blacks travel to Wellington next weekend to face Italy in Round 2, while France will journey to Brisbane to face Australia in their upcoming fixture.
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