France fought back to edge out New Zealand and inflict their first defeat of the Autumn Nations Series campaign.
France’s centre Gael Fickou looks to release the ball as he is tackled during the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union test match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on November 16, 2024. Picture: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP.
France head coach Fabien Galthie recalled experienced centre Gael Fickou to the starting lineup in one of four changes from last Saturday’s easy win over Japan. On Saturday, the set-piece proved crucial in the opening score as the visitors were penalised and Les Bleus led 3-0 after seven minutes thanks to a Ramos shot at goal.
After the break, the tight one-pass play paid off for the hosts as they trundled up the field before flanker Boudehent found a way over from a rolling maul.Galthie had picked an extra forward on the bench by dropping fly-half Matthieu Jalibert from the matchday squad and after 47 minutes brought on four of them at once.Winger Bielle-Biarrey dotted down after a Ramos grubber kick and with the Toulouse playmaker’s extras they were 24-17 up.
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