The All Blacks finished a hard-fought rugby series against France with a 29-19 win in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The victory came despite early trouble, including a last-minute injury to player Luke Jacobson before kickoff.
The New Zealand team, led by coach Scott Robertson, fielded a young and mostly untested lineup. The match at Waikato Stadium began with some struggles. France took an early 10-0 lead, with Nolann Le Garrec scoring the first try. The All Blacks made several mistakes, missing line-outs and pushing risky passes.
Will Jordan scored a try after a clever kick from Cortez Ratima, and Anton Lienert-Brown powered over the line just before halftime. New Zealand trailed 17-19 at the break.
After the half, Du’Plessis Kirifi scored his first Test try, helping the All Blacks take the lead. Brodie McAlister later scored a try that sealed the win in the final minutes, following a strong run by Jordie Barrett.
The All Blacks scored four tries in total. Damian McKenzie added three conversions and a penalty. France replied with one try, three penalties, and a drop goal.
i competed at the games in the cross country
Wow. I wonder how often they do the aims games.
Thanks for this article Ava. It is very interesting and has much information for relations of participating athletes.
Hope you will write more informative articles and tell the weatherman to send pleasant Bay of Plenty conditions.
My school did Aims games
I really love this article