New Zealand 34–32 France: match report & highlights

Full-time: New Zealand 34 – 32 France

New Zealand held off a furious French comeback to secure a thrilling Nations Championship victory. The All Blacks stormed out of the blocks with early tries from Damian Penaud's opening effort and Will Jordan's response setting a frenetic pace. The momentum swung back and forth throughout the first half, with Cam Roigard dotting down twice to give New Zealand control heading into the break.

France emerged reinvigorated after the interval, with Theo Attissogbe crossing to narrow the gap before Matthieu Jalibert's crucial try in the final moments threatened to snatch victory. Antoine Hastoy's conversion brought France within touching distance at 34-32, setting up a desperate finale. Despite the visitors' relentless pressure and late heroics, New Zealand's early dominance ultimately proved decisive, securing the win in a match that showcased the attacking prowess of both sides.

Key moments

78' 78' Conversion: Antoine Hastoy (France) — New Zealand 34 – 32 France
78' 78' Try: Matthieu Jalibert (France) — New Zealand 34 – 30 France
71' 71' Try: Will Jordan (New Zealand) — New Zealand 34 – 25 France
66' 66' Penalty: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 29 – 25 France
59' 59' Try: Theo Attissogbe (France) — New Zealand 26 – 25 France
51' 51' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 26 – 20 France
50' 50' Try: Cam Roigard (New Zealand) — New Zealand 24 – 20 France
48' 48' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 19 – 20 France
47' 47' Try: Antoine Hastoy (France) — New Zealand 19 – 18 France
41' 41' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 19 – 13 France
40' 40' Try: Cam Roigard (New Zealand) — New Zealand 17 – 13 France
30' 30' Penalty: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 12 – 13 France
21' 21' Conversion: Ruben Love (New Zealand) — New Zealand 12 – 10 France
21' 21' Try: Peter Lakai (New Zealand) — New Zealand 10 – 10 France
15' 15' Penalty: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 5 – 10 France
8' 8' Try: Will Jordan (New Zealand) — New Zealand 5 – 7 France
3' 3' Conversion: Maxime Lucu (France) — New Zealand 0 – 7 France
2' 2' Try: Damian Penaud (France) — New Zealand 0 – 5 France

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