US Edition‘All Blacks Stumble over the Line’: World Media Reacts to Dunedin Win
- On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the New Zealand All Blacks narrowly defeated France 31–27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium to claim their 500th Test win and lead the series 1-0.
- Ahead of the series opener, France fielded eight debutants against a full-strength All Blacks side, leading to a tense 31–27 victory for New Zealand in Dunedin.
- Will Jordan scored two tries, including his 40th Test, amid three disallowed tries and Reece’s early injury, fueling a tense victory in Dunedin.
- Beauden Barrett’s late penalty sealed the win, ending New Zealand’s three-match losing streak against France and setting up a fiercely contested series.
- The narrow 31–27 victory in Dunedin highlights France's spirited challenge despite fielding eight debutants, with French lock Tyler Duguid saying 'we showed a lot of spirit' for the series ahead.
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Edmonton-born forward starts for France against All Blacks in rugby test match
Edmonton-born forward Tyler Duguid made his debut for fourth-ranked France in a 31-27 loss to the second-ranked All Blacks on Saturday in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Rugby-All Blacks hold off depleted France 31-27 in Dunedin thriller
July 5 - Will Jordan scored a try in each half and Beauden Barrett kicked to perfection as the All Blacks overcame three cancelled tries to claim a nervous 31-27 win over France in the series-opener in Dunedin on Saturday. Rugby-All Blacks hold off depleted France 31-27 in Dunedin thriller Fielding only three players from the Six Nations title-deciding win over Scotland, the depleted French gave Scott Robertson's team a huge scare in an entertai…
All Blacks hold off depleted France 31-27 in Dunedin thriller
Will Jordan scored a try in each half and Beauden Barrett kicked to perfection as the All Blacks overcame three cancelled tries to claim a nervous 31-27 win over France in the series-opener in Dunedin on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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