US EditionThe Challenge the All Blacks Face Ahead of Second French Test
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, JUL 9 – Two former All-Blacks players observed the French national rugby team training as the All Blacks prepared without key injured players for the upcoming second test match.
- The All Blacks, coached by Scott Robertson, will play the second Test against France in Wellington on Saturday with three lineup changes and Ardie Savea as captain.
- The changes follow a narrow 31-27 win in the first Test at Dunedin where injuries to Scott Barrett and Sevu Reece and a poor performance exposed weaknesses.
- Patrick Tuipulotu replaces injured Barrett in the second row, Caleb Clarke takes Reece's place on the wing, and Rieko Ioane shifts to the right wing with Timoci Tavatavanawai on the bench.
- Coach Robertson stressed they need to improve physicality at the breakdown to avoid another close finish and acknowledged the French as worthy opponents despite missing key players.
- The team’s performance showed flaws such as losing aerial contests and tactical kicking errors but Robertson remains optimistic they can build and play with more confidence Saturday.
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The Straits Times
PressNewsAgencyNew Zealand winger Clarke to miss rest of France series
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been withdrawn from the second test against France in Wellington on Saturday and will also miss the third and final match after sustaining a high ankle injury during training on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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All Blacks Set for Tactical Test Against France Scott Robertson, coach of the All Blacks, has expressed his desire to uphold the team's skillful play as they head into the second Test against France this weekend. Despite making two enforced changes to the starting lineup for the Wellington match, Robertson remains optimistic about his squad's capabilities.With Patrick Tuipulotu replacing injured captain Scott Barrett and Caleb Clarke taking over…
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