All Blacks hold off fast-finishing French for victory under Dave Rennie
The All Blacks defeated France 34-32 in a closely contested rugby match in Christchurch. The game marked Dave Rennie's first test as coach and featured a high-scoring back-and-forth performance from both teams.
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International rugby matches are significant cultural and sporting events in New Zealand and France, impacting world rankings and team morale.
The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a first-half yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.
The article is a straightforward sports recap focusing on match statistics and play-by-play events.
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